A small, narrow, rectangular bag made of bast string. The bag has rounded edges at the base and a long strap. The weave pattern changes halfway down with the lines of the top section appearing more horizontal and the lower half more vertical. The ends of the strap are interwoven to the body on opposite sides.

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• Type of Item bag
• Culture Asmat
• Material plant fibre
• Measurements height 58.9 cm, width 7.9 cm, depth 2.6 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Lorne Balshine
• Received from Lorne Balshine

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• Made in Papua

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• Collection Date during 1980
• Ownership Date before April 11, 2012
• Acquisition Date on April 11, 2012

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 2948/0023