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.
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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