Rectangular woven flax bag with geometric designs in brown and natural colour. Weaving has alternating vertical bands of colour, and double twisted sections with an X-like appearance. Around the sides and bottom edge are thick layers of fringe, alternating between sections of brown or natural. The top has two thin twisted handles with tassels.

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• Type of Item bag
• Culture Maori
• Material new zealand flax fibre, dye
• Measurements height 35.5 cm, width 22.7 cm, depth 1.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Bette Thompson
• Received from Bette Thompson

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• Made in New Zealand

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• Ownership Date before February 10, 2020
• Acquisition Date on February 10, 2020

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3425/0008