Bag

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plaited cane bag with two straps 600x620xapprox160mm. Neutral tones. Some dyed red hibiscus fable plaited into the cane work. Handles are plaited hibiscus. There are a series of three plaited cane loops in a sequence of three at either end and central on the rim of the bag. Complete and intact but some fibre breakage. Appears to be severely faded as red and black detail is prominent on the inside. Some pest damage and dead insect present on initial inspection.

Accession number: 2017.44.1 Last Update: 15 Feb 2019
Other Name

basket (alternative)

Accession Number

2017.44.1

Accession Date

07 Jun 2017

Department

Pacific

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plaited bag; Sepik, Papua New Guinea; 2017.44.1 Cultural Permissions Apply
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