Bag

MOA: University of British Columbia

3425/9

Woven lacebark(?) bag. The bag is rectangular in shape, with the top slightly flaring out to the opening. Overall the bag is a light orange colour with diagonal bands of grey-green throughout creating a loosely plaid pattern. There are two thin straps attached at the top with tassels at each end.


  • Type of Item bag
  • Culture Maori
  • Material hoherium bark
  • Measurements height 29.3 cm, width 28.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Bette Thompson
  • Received from Bette Thompson

  • Made in New Zealand

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

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition poor
  • Accession Number 3425/0009