Catalog Number | CAS 0545-0008 | |
Category | Textiles | |
Object Name | Bag | |
Culture | Australian Aborigine | |
Global Region | Australia | |
Country | Australia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Northern Territory | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Reserve: Arnhem Land; Maningrida | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1975 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Bark string | |
Description | Small rectangular carrying bag woven entirely in looped netting technique of heavy, 2-ply cordage; Upper opening is reinforced with several additional heavy cords enclosed within looped weft fibers; Bundle of 5 to 6 cordage fibers are looped through upper corners of bag, forming carrying strap; Bag is undecorated. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = ca. 21.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = ca. 32.0 |