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Catalog Number |
CAS 2014-0001-0048 | |
| Category | Textiles | |
| Object Name | Basket (backpack) | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. early 1990s | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Plant fiber (rattan?); Earth pigments | |
| Description | Tall rectangular bag woven in a plaiting (over 2/under 2) technique; Geometric design consisting of two vertical columns of rectangles flanked along sides by row of triangles is painted in black, white, and orange earth pigments on front of bag, with portions of the design further outlined by additional fibers woven onto surface of bag; Two plaited straps are attached vertically to back of bag forming two large loops so bag can be worn on one’s back by slipping one’s arms through the loops; Upper ends of the straps are woven/tied together to form a carrying strap when bag is not being worn; Back of bag is undecorated except for three narrow horizontal bands that are painted orange across top, middle, and bottom. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = ca. 47.0, Width = 38.5, Depth = ca. 9.0 | |