Dilly Bag

MOA: University of British Columbia

3257/1

Dilly bag made from slender, twisted strands of leaf that have been woven into an open design of stretchable construction. Several strands create the handle, attached to the mouth of the bag on both sides. Mouth is reinforced with similar strands. The body of the bag is dyed in horizontal stripes of light, dark, and medium browns, increasing in thickness toward bottom. Shape flares outward and curves at bottom, where base is reinforced by thick ropes of twisted leaf.


  • Type of Item bag
  • Culture Rembarrnga
  • Material pandanus leaf, dye
  • Measurements height 71.5 cm, width 34.0 cm (overall)

  • Creator Lena Djamarrayku
  • Previous Owner Susan Rowley
  • Received from Susan Rowley

  • Made in Maningrida

  • Creation Date before 2005
  • Ownership Date before July 26, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on July 26, 2017

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3257/0001