Bilum Bag
2004.17.0101
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Bilum Bag (2004.17.0101) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | N/A |
Culture | Melanesian |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 68.8 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 34 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 2.1 cm |
Weight | 139 g |
Measuring Remarks | All measurements are approximate. The width is measured without the fringe. Depth is measured across the handle. From Logan Museum: 71.5x33cm. |
Materials | Textile, Pigment--Dye, Animal--Skin--with Fur/Feathers/Scales |
Manufacturing Processes | Dyeing, Stringing, Weaving |
Munsell Color Information | Vivid Red (6.25R 4/14) -Orange Strap Dark Green (5G 3/6) -Green (bottom of bag) Deep Blue (5PB 2/8) -Blue (reverse) |
Research Remarks
Published Description | N/A |
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Description | N/A |
Comparanda | N/A |
Bibliography | MacKenzie, Maureen Anne. Androgynous Objects: String Bags and Gender in Central New Guinea. Switzerland, Harwood Academic Publishers. 1991. |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | The Virginia M. and James D. Tobin Collection, Purchased from the Logan Museum of Anthropology, Beloit College |
Reproduction | No |
Reproduction Information | N/A |