Bag
| Object Number: | 18135A |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Maori |
| Provenience: | New Zealand Taranaki Auckland |
| Date Made: | Before 1874 |
| Early Date: | 1864 |
| Late Date: | 1874 |
| Section: | Oceanian |
| Materials: | New Zealand Flax Pigment |
| Technique: | Twined |
| Height: | 20 cm |
| Width: | 37 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of William Pepper, 1891 |
Description
Flat bag consisting of two twined (taaniko) panels with black, brown and natural colored diamond and triangle patterns. Fringes around sides and bottom, alternating black, brown, and natural tufts circa 5 cm. long. Braided carrying strap, the ends of which (with tassels of black and natural fiber).are stitched to the four top corners of the bag, New Zealand flax (Phormium tenax). Woman's bag.
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