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Catalog Number CAS 0103-0001   CAS 0103-0001; String bag
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