Bag Item Number: K4.90 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular woven bag that is slightly wider at the bottom than the top. Woven in an interlocking chevron pattern with a leather handle. The bag is stiffened with two sticks at either side.
Item History
- Made in Tanzania
- Owned by Basil G. Hamilton and Mary E. Crawford
- Owned by B.C. Provincial Museum before February 1954
- Received from B.C. Provincial Museum (Transferring institution) during February 1954
What
- Name
- Bag
- Identification Number
- K4.90
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- palm leaf and leather skin
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven
- Overall
- height 24.0 cm, width 19.0 cm, depth 2.9 cm
Who
- Culture
- East African
- Previous Owner
- Basil G. Hamilton, Mary E. Crawford and B.C. Provincial Museum
- Received from
- B.C. Provincial Museum (Transferring institution)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Tanzania
When
- Ownership Date
- before February 1954
- Acquisition Date
- during February 1954
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1856/0012