Bag Item Number: 3134/8 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Woven string bag (bilum). Bilum is wide and curved at the base, narrowing toward mouth where a thin handle is attached at each side. The bag is dyed in horizontal strips of pink, light tan and brown. At centre on both sides are undulating lines in dark pink interspersed with checks. Back of bag has large areas in a medium brown colour that interrupt the horizontal patterning.
Narrative
Collected during the donor's time as a missionary nurse in Papua New Guinea, 1964-1970.
Item History
- Made in East Sepik, Papua New Guinea before 1970
- Collected between 1964 and 1970
- Owned by Elizabeth Trees before October 9, 2015
- Received from Elizabeth Trees (Donor) on October 9, 2015
What
- Name
- Bag
- Identification Number
- 3134/8
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- plant fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 29.0 cm, width 50.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- Elizabeth Trees
- Received from
- Elizabeth Trees (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
When
- Creation Date
- before 1970
- Collection Date
- between 1964 and 1970
- Ownership Date
- before October 9, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on October 9, 2015
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3134/0008