Bag
MOA: University of British Columbia
2981/6
Woven rectangular basketry bag with crisscross design in pink and blue. Bottom has a multi-coloured fringe. Handle is comprised four long twisted strands. Fringe sits at top of bag. Short ties close the bag.
- Type of Item bag
- Culture Western Melanesia
- Material grass fibre, dye
- Measurements height 85.0 cm, width 35.0 cm, depth 2.0 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner Joan Bennett
- Received from Joan Bennett
- Made in Admiralty Islands
- Collection Date between 1973 and 1976
- Ownership Date before November 9, 2012
- Acquisition Date on November 9, 2012
- Item Classes basketry
- Condition good
- Accession Number 2981/0006