Bag

MOA: University of British Columbia

3254/59

Small woven grass bag with a shallow pouch. The unwoven ends extend down, forming a long fringe. Some blue decorations are attached. Two long plaited cords of coconut fibre(?) are knotted to form a handle. A small piece of tape is adhered to the handle with letters 'I.F.' written on it.


  • Type of Item bag
  • Culture Marquesan
  • Material grass, coconut fibre, fibre
  • Measurements height 27.0 cm, width 25.0 cm, depth 3.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner George Stallworthy, Robert Stallworthy
  • Received from Robert Stallworthy


  • Creation Date before 1841
  • Collection Date between 1834 and 1841
  • Ownership Date before 1859, before June 4, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on June 4, 2017

  • Item Classes basketry
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3254/0059