Bag Item Number: C1237 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large nettle bag (bilum) in a trapezoidal-like shape, round and wide at the bottom then tapering to the top. On either side of the slit opening is the end of a woven handle. The body of the bag is detailed with maroon and brown stripes that border the wide, central band with a maroon geometric design of triangles and rectangle; all on a natural ground.
Item History
- Made in Papua New Guinea before 1939
- Collected during 1938
- Owned by Elizabeth Cobbold before February 1957
- Received from Elizabeth Cobbold (Donor) during February 1957
What
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- Elizabeth Cobbold
- Received from
- Elizabeth Cobbold (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Papua New Guinea
When
- Creation Date
- before 1939
- Collection Date
- during 1938
- Ownership Date
- before February 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during February 1957
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 69
- Accession Number
- 2176/0016