string bag
Objectcode
EA/41/19
Description (brief)
Bag carried hanging from the shoulder used by both men and women. The netting is made in loop work made from bark fibre cord in different colors. Used for storing or carrying personal utensils and possesions.
Dating
1955-1957 (verwerving)
Dimensions (L x W)
47,0 x 26,0 cm
Thesaurus terms
Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» vegetal
» fibre
» bark fibre
Materials thesaurus
» inorganic
» mineral
» ochre
Cultural
Cultural origin
» Papua
» Central Highlands
» Central Highlands west
» Wissel Lakes Region
Geographic
Geographical term
» Papua
» Division Central New-Guinea
» Subdivision Paniai
» Paniai
Object category
OVM Category
» clothing and personal adornment
» Clothing accessories