Bag

89-17-97

From: Papua New Guinea | Western Province, Papua New Guinea

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 89-17-97
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Yonggom/Muyu
Provenience Papua New Guinea | Western Province, Papua New Guinea
Section Oceanian
Materials Plant Fiber
Description

String bag with strap (korap men). for personal items. Small bag with neck strap. Made by women, carried by men and women for shell valuables, talismans. Different techniqe of netting from 89-17-92. Bone awl used. made by dong Daamop, Ninibiran clan, Dome village. Purchased from her son, Daki Watan, DImin clan, Dome village 6/13/88. Made for collection.

Credit Line Purchased from Stuart A. Kirsch, 1989
Other Number 28A - Other Number

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