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2002.85.4

Woven sago leaf fibre bag; oval shaped; for transporting sago. Plaited carrying straps at the top and an unwoven fringe around the circular base. [RM [OPS move] 23/11/2016]

2002.85.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Woven sago leaf fibre bag; oval shaped; for transporting sago. Plaited carrying straps at the top and an unwoven fringe around the circular base. [RM [OPS move] 23/11/2016]
Geographical reference
Papua New Guinea
Oceania > Melanesia > Papua New Guinea
Gulf Province Kikori District Purari Delta Mapaio
Cultural groups
I'ai
Person
Maker Annie Kea
Field collector Joshua A. Bell
Field collector Sebastian Haraha
PRM source Joshua A. Bell
Date / Period
Date made: 1980-2002
Date collected
11 July 2002
Acquisition information
Purchased: 2002
Materials and processes
Material Sago Palm Fibre Plant, Material Sago Palm Leaf Plant, Material Pigment, Process Woven, Process Dyed, Process Plaited
Dimensions
Depth: max 84 mm, Width: max 357 mm, Length: max 586 mm, Length: max 961 mm excluding straps
Object numbers
Accession number: 2002.85.4 Other numbers: PD7

Search terms: Bag, Basketry, Food and Drink, Basket

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