Bag

MOA: University of British Columbia

2981/4

Large bilum with an open weave. Bottom is rounded. Decorated with a pattern of diagonal bands of yellow, green, red, and purple. Top of bag is open with a flat woven green and yellow handle.


  • Type of Item bag
  • Culture New Guinea
  • Material grass fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 54.5 cm, width 24.5 cm, depth 2.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Joan Bennett
  • Received from Joan Bennett

  • Made in Mount Hagen

  • Collection Date during 1995
  • Ownership Date before November 9, 2012
  • Acquisition Date on November 9, 2012

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2981/0004