Bag Item Number: 3254/59 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small woven grass bag with a shallow pouch. The unwoven ends extend down, forming a long fringe. Some blue decorations are attached. Two long plaited cords of coconut fibre(?) are knotted to form a handle. A small piece of tape is adhered to the handle with letters 'I.F.' written on it.
Item History
- Made before 1841
- Collected between 1834 and 1841
- Owned by George Stallworthy before 1859
- Owned by Robert Stallworthy before June 4, 2017
- Received from Robert Stallworthy (Donor) on June 4, 2017
What
- Name
- Bag
- Identification Number
- 3254/59
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- grass, coconut fibre ? and fibre
- Overall
- height 27.0 cm, width 25.0 cm, depth 3.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Marquesan
- Previous Owner
- George Stallworthy and Robert Stallworthy
- Received from
- Robert Stallworthy (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- “Marquesas Islands” ?
When
- Creation Date
- before 1841
- Collection Date
- between 1834 and 1841
- Ownership Date
- before 1859 and before June 4, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on June 4, 2017
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3254/0059