Bag

MOA: University of British Columbia

2981/2

Large bilum with an open weave. Bottom is rounded, and open at the top, with a thick handle. Bag has a pattern of narrow bands of black, red and grey-white as decoration across the surface.


  • Type of Item bag
  • Culture New Guinea
  • Material grass fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 68.5 cm, width 34.5 cm, depth 2.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Joan Bennett
  • Received from Joan Bennett

  • Made in Papua New Guinea

  • Collection Date between 1973 and 1976
  • Ownership Date before November 9, 2012
  • Acquisition Date on November 9, 2012

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2981/0002