Bag Item Number: 3425/8 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular woven flax bag with geometric designs in brown and natural colour. Weaving has alternating vertical bands of colour, and double twisted sections with an X-like appearance. Around the sides and bottom edge are thick layers of fringe, alternating between sections of brown or natural. The top has two thin twisted handles with tassels.
Item History
- Made in New Zealand
- Owned by Bette Thompson before February 10, 2020
- Received from Bette Thompson (Donor) on February 10, 2020
What
- Name
- Bag
- Identification Number
- 3425/8
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- new zealand flax fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 35.5 cm, width 22.7 cm, depth 1.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Maori
- Previous Owner
- Bette Thompson
- Received from
- Bette Thompson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- New Zealand
When
- Ownership Date
- before February 10, 2020
- Acquisition Date
- on February 10, 2020
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3425/0008