Bag
18135A
From: New Zealand | Taranaki | Auckland
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 18135A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Maori |
| Provenience | New Zealand | Taranaki | Auckland |
| Date Made | Before 1874 |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | New Zealand Flax | Pigment |
| Technique | Twined |
| 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. |
| Height | 20 cm |
| Width | 37 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of William Pepper, 1891 |
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