Catalog Number | CAS 0103-0001 | |
Category | Basketry | |
Object Name | String bag | |
Culture | Australian Aborigine | |
Global Region | Australia | |
Country | Australia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Northern Territory | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Reserve: Arnhem Land | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1910-1920 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Bark string | |
Description | Rectangular carrying bag woven entirely of native cordage in a looped netting technique; Final row of loops around opening at top are looped around single cord; Bundle of 3 to 5 2-ply cords are tied to upper corners of bag, forming carrying strap; Design on bag consists of alternate light and dark brown bands. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 24.0, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 29.0 |