Fishing Bag Item Number: 3559/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Beige fishing bag with a long strap. Body of bag is rectangle-like, tapering at opening; knotted fringe in bottom corners. Body is loosely woven; spaces are diamond-spaced. Weave at opening consists of horizontal bands secured together with vertical lines, spaced evenly throughout. Strap connects to top of bag with four cords on each side; two cords attached at front and back.

Narrative

Said to be a fishing bag from one of the 'Hill tribes'.

Item History

What

Name
Fishing Bag
Identification Number
3559/2
Type of Item
bag
Material
cotton fibre ?
Overall
height 98.2 cm, width 59.5 cm

Who

Culture
Northern Thai
Previous Owner
Marilyn Walker
Received from
Marilyn Walker (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Thailand

When

Collection Date
between 1988 and 1999
Ownership Date
before March 23, 2022
Acquisition Date
on March 23, 2022

Other

Item Classes
textiles
Condition
good
Accession Number
3559/0002