Fishing Bag
MOA: University of British Columbia
3559/2
Beige fishing bag with a long strap. Body of bag is rectangle-like, tapering at opening; knotted fringe in bottom corners. Body is loosely woven; spaces are diamond-spaced. Weave at opening consists of horizontal bands secured together with vertical lines, spaced evenly throughout. Strap connects to top of bag with four cords on each side; two cords attached at front and back.
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Narrative
Said to be a fishing bag from one of the 'Hill tribes'.
- Type of Item bag
- Culture Northern Thai
- Material cotton fibre
- Measurements height 98.2 cm, width 59.5 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner Marilyn Walker
- Received from Marilyn Walker
- Made in Thailand
- Collection Date between 1988 and 1999
- Ownership Date before March 23, 2022
- Acquisition Date on March 23, 2022
- Item Classes textiles
- Condition good
- Accession Number 3559/0002