Bag Item Number: 2981/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Woven basketry bag with a long, four-strand shoulder strap. Long fringe on bottom. Zigzag pattern woven into bag in colours of red and green.
Item History
- Made in Admiralty Islands, Manus, 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
- 2981/5
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- grass fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 79.0 cm, width 25.1 cm, depth 2.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Western Melanesia
- Previous Owner
- Joan Bennett
- Received from
- Joan Bennett (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Admiralty Islands, Manus, Papua New Guinea ?
When
- Collection Date
- between 1973 and 1976
- Ownership Date
- before November 9, 2012
- Acquisition Date
- on November 9, 2012
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2981/0005