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2002.85.74

Akeke, woven sago leaf fibre bag. Rectangular shape, with fringing along the base. Four plaited straps at the top are tied into pairs. [RM [OPS move] 23/11/2016]

2002.85.74

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Collection type
Object
Description
Akeke, woven sago leaf fibre bag. Rectangular shape, with fringing along the base. Four plaited straps at the top are tied into pairs. [RM [OPS move] 23/11/2016]
Geographical reference
Papua New Guinea
Oceania > Melanesia > Papua New Guinea
Gulf Province Kikori District Purari Delta Koravake
Cultural groups
Baroi
Person
Maker Susan Koivi
Field collector Joshua A. Bell
Field collector Sebastian Haraha
PRM source Joshua A. Bell
Date / Period
Date made: 1990-2002?, uncertain
Date collected
15 July 2002
Acquisition information
Purchased: 2002
Materials and processes
Material Sago Palm Fibre Plant, Process Woven, Process Braided, Process Plaited, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Depth: max 17 mm, Width: max 241 mm, Length: max 790 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2002.85.74 Other numbers: PD56

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