Dilly Bag Item Number: 3257/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Dilly bag made from slender, twisted strands of leaf that have been woven into an open design of stretchable construction. Several strands create the handle, attached to the mouth of the bag on both sides. Mouth is reinforced with similar strands. The body of the bag is dyed in horizontal stripes of light, dark, and medium browns, increasing in thickness toward bottom. Shape flares outward and curves at bottom, where base is reinforced by thick ropes of twisted leaf.
Item History
- Made by Lena Djamarrayku (Maker) in Maningrida, Northern Territory, Australia before 2005
- Owned by Susan Rowley before July 26, 2017
- Received from Susan Rowley (Donor) on July 26, 2017
What
- Name
- Dilly Bag
- Identification Number
- 3257/1
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- pandanus leaf ? and dye
- Overall
- height 71.5 cm, width 34.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Australian: Rembarrnga
- Creator
- Lena Djamarrayku (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Susan Rowley
- Received from
- Susan Rowley (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Maningrida, Northern Territory, Australia
When
- Creation Date
- before 2005
- Ownership Date
- before July 26, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on July 26, 2017
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3257/0001