Bilum Bag
2004.17.0133
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Bilum Bag (2004.17.0133) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | N/A |
Culture | Enga, Melanesian |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Width) | 44.5 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Height) | 37.4 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 3.2 cm |
Weight | 236 g |
Measuring Remarks | From Logan Museum: 52.5x49 cm. Height excludes strap. |
Materials | Pigment--Dye, Plant |
Manufacturing Processes | Dyeing, Weaving |
Munsell Color Information | Very Deep Red (7.5R 2/8) -Red near top Deep Reddish Purple (2.5RP 3/10) -Bright Purple Strong Yellow (2.5Y 7/10) -Light yellow |
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 |