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2002.85.41

Woven sago leaf fibre bag. Natural and brown coloured sago palm fibre used to create the pattern. A plaited carrying strap at the top. [RM [OPS move] 23/11/2016]

2002.85.41

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Collection type
Object
Description
Woven sago leaf fibre bag. Natural and brown coloured sago palm fibre used to create the pattern. A plaited carrying strap at the top. [RM [OPS move] 23/11/2016]
Geographical reference
Papua New Guinea
Oceania > Melanesia > Papua New Guinea
Gulf Province Kikori District Purari River Mapaio
Cultural groups
I'ai
Person
Maker Amura Aua
Field collector Joshua A. Bell
PRM source Joshua A. Bell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 2002
Date collected
8 October 2002
Acquisition information
Purchased: 2002
Materials and processes
Material Sago Palm Fibre Plant, Process Woven, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Depth: max 39 mm, Width: max 200 mm, Length: max 339 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2002.85.41 Other numbers: PD133

Search terms: Bag, Basketry, Basket

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