Basket

Item number 2763/17 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Flat, rectangular, light-coloured basket or purse with two long braided grass straps knotted together at the ends. Ends of the vertical strands are left exposed along the bottom in a thick fringe. Shiny strands of blue, yellow and orange are interwoven to create several diagonal bands.

Narrative

A gift from CUSO and Tweedy Malayson to the collector in honour of her collaborative work in the Pacific Islands.

Item History

What

Name
Basket
Identification Number
2763/17
Type of Item
basket
Material
bamboo leaf ?, grass, synthetic fibre ? and synthetic dye
Overall
height 66.0 cm, width 28.0 cm, depth 5.5 cm

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Murik Lakes, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea

Who

Culture
Murik
Field Collector
Carol E. Mayer
Previous Owner
Carol E. Mayer
Received from
Carol E. Mayer (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source)

When

Ownership Date
before June 19, 2009
Acquisition Date
on June 19, 2009

Other

Item Classes
basketry
Condition
good
Accession Number
2763/0017
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