Bag Item Number: C1200 b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Woven, nettle fibre bag (bilum) rectangular in shape with a short, woven handle. The bag is detailed on the surface with a geometric pattern in green and purple on natural ground. The reverse side is undecorated.
History Of Use
For carrying things.
Item History
- Made in Papua New Guinea ? before 1952
- Collected during 1951
- Owned by Cyril S. Belshaw before April 1958
- Received from Cyril S. Belshaw (Donor) during April 1958
What
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- Cyril S. Belshaw
- Received from
- Cyril S. Belshaw (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Papua New Guinea ?
When
- Creation Date
- before 1952
- Collection Date
- during 1951
- Ownership Date
- before April 1958
- Acquisition Date
- during April 1958
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 69
- Accession Number
- 2174/0002 b