EA/41/24 - 
carrying net

carrying net

Objectcode
EA/41/24
Description (brief)
Carrying net in loopwork made from bark fibre. The net has a very short handle and is mostly carried by women around the forehead. When man carry this net they use two hands to carry it by the handle. Used for carrying pigs, firewood, food and babies.
Dating
1955-1957 (verwerving)
Dimensions (L x W)
76,0 x 83,0 cm

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » fibre » bark fibre
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