Bag
Production date
Unknown
Country
Papua New Guinea
State/Province
East New Britain
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Object detail
Description
Bag with plaited strap, made of pandanus strips, with handle and closed flap. Geometric pattern highlighted with blue dye.
Classification
INDIGENOUS CULTURES Melanesian & South Sea Islander bag
Maker
Production date
Unknown
Production place
Measurements
L265 x W190 x H52 mm
Media/Materials description
Woven pandanus leaves and blue dye.
History and use
Made from woven pandanus leaves, this bag is a modern piece which can be fashioned by either men or women for domestic use.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
Registration number
E16644