Sago basket

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Sedge/rush basket. Four cornered, square base but as rush is not stiff does not maintain its vertical shape. Commencement at base. Plaited in horizontal twill twos. Locked off at top rim with strips plaited down the outside and left as tufted collar just below the rim. Two looped rolled cord handles each c.640mm long. Made by Panda Ymalls. Tambanum.

Accession number: 2019.68.860 Last Update: 13 Aug 2026
Accession Number

2019.68.860

Other Id

93.169

Department

Pacific

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