Bilum Bag
2004.17.0127
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Bilum Bag (2004.17.0127) |
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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) | 59.2 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 32.1 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.6 cm |
Weight | 146 g |
Measuring Remarks | From Logan Museum: 62x32cm. |
Materials | Pigment--Dye, Plant |
Manufacturing Processes | Weaving, Dyeing |
Munsell Color Information | (R-YR 8.75/14) -Red Grayish Yellowish Brown (10YR 5/2) -Tan (top of bag) Dark Grayish Purple (2.5P 3/2) -Purple |
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 |