Bag
Production date
Unknown
Country
Solomon Islands
State/Province
Temotu
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Object detail
Description
Register description: Bag: woven - black pattern, fibre fringe, banana leaf tags - handle broken
Classification
INDIGENOUS CULTURES Melanesian & South Sea Islander bag
Maker
Production date
Unknown
Production place
Measurements
L340 x W220 x H30 mm
Media/Materials description
Plant fibre
History and use
The exact origins of this bag remain unknown; however, the object can be stylistically attributed to Santa Cruz (Temotu) in Solomon Islands. The bag has been woven on a loom using banana leaf fibre.
Registration number
E4548