Bag
29-175-609
From: Canada | British Columbia
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 29-175-609 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Bella Bella |
Provenience | Canada | British Columbia |
Culture Area | Northwest Coast Culture Area |
Section | American |
Materials | Cedar Bark |
Technique | Basketry |
Description | Flat purse-like bag with a scalloped flap which comes down over entire front (all made in one piece) A strap sewed on at top corners with cotton thread. Strap which ends in 2 pairs twisted cords, is diagonal checkerwork. Bag is plain checker with twill-like design made by blackening of every other warp and weft and wefts at intervals crossing over 2 warps, warps under 2 wefts. Design on flap changes. |
Length | 35.5 cm |
Width | 24 cm |
Credit Line | Exchange with George G. Heye, 1917 |
Other Number | 6/9540 - Collector Number |
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