Bag Item Number: 2981/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large bilum with an open weave. Bottom is rounded, and open at the top, with a thick handle. Bag has a pattern of narrow bands of black, red and grey-white as decoration across the surface.
Item History
- Made in Papua New Guinea
- Collected between 1973 and 1976
- Owned by Joan Bennett before November 9, 2012
- Received from Joan Bennett (Donor) on November 9, 2012
What
- Name
- Bag
- Identification Number
- 2981/2
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- grass fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 68.5 cm, width 34.5 cm, depth 2.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- Joan Bennett
- Received from
- Joan Bennett (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Papua New Guinea
When
- Collection Date
- between 1973 and 1976
- Ownership Date
- before November 9, 2012
- Acquisition Date
- on November 9, 2012
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2981/0002