Rectangular basketry bag woven in a diagonal pattern. Long grass fringe at both bottom and top. Decorated with multi-coloured fabric strips attached to bad with beaded and seed thread. The top three attachments also hold carved teeth. The handle is five twisted pieces joined together by a knot at top.

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• Type of Item bag
• Culture Western Melanesia
• Material grass fibre, cotton fibre, dye, tooth, seed
• Measurements height 62.0 cm, width 44.0 cm, depth 2.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Joan Bennett
• Received from Joan Bennett

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• Made in Admiralty Islands

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

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• Item Classes basketry
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 2981/0007