Netting Sample
89-17-94
From: Papua New Guinea | Western Province, Papua New Guinea
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 89-17-94 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Yonggom/Muyu |
| Provenience | Papua New Guinea | Western Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Plant Fiber |
| Description | Sample of netting for string bag (men). This example shows the technique of starting at the bottom of the bag. Bags started at bottom are called kapat men. Made by Bumok Damarop, Ninggimdem clan, Dome village. Purchased from her 3/6/89. Made for collection. |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Stuart A. Kirsch, 1989 |
| Other Number | 123 - Other Number |
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