Bag

MOA: University of British Columbia

3301/18

Woven bag composed of a long rectangular panel, folded almost in half, and then stitched up the sides. The bag is woven with a geometric design. There is a long woven strap attached at the lower edge of the bag's opening.

  • Narrative

    The donor was a Canadian diplomat in Brazil, in the 1980s. During this time he visited the Amazonian area of Brazil where the Yanomami live.


  • Type of Item bag
  • Culture Ashaninka
  • Material fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 70.0 cm, width 37.0 cm, depth 3.3 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Michael Small
  • Received from Michael Small

  • Made in Acre

  • Ownership Date before June 2, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on June 2, 2018

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3301/0018