Bilum Bag

2004.17.0101

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Artifact Identification Bilum Bag   (2004.17.0101)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Gear
  4. :
  5. Personal Carrying & Storage Gear
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture Melanesian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 68.8 cm
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
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
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

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