Bilum Bag
2004.17.0131
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Bilum Bag (2004.17.0131) |
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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 (Width) | 71.7 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Height) | 57.2 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1 cm |
Weight | 315 g |
Measuring Remarks | From Logan Museum: 90x75 cm. Height excludes handle. |
Materials | Pigment--Dye, Plant |
Manufacturing Processes | Dyeing, Weaving |
Munsell Color Information | Strong Brown (2.5YR 3/8) -Reddish brown Dark Bluish Green (7.5BG 3/4) -Green Dark Violet (10PB 2/4) -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 | N/A |
Reproduction Information | N/A |