Medicine Bilum Bag

2006.09.0001

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Artifact Identification Medicine Bilum Bag   (2006.09.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Contemporary
Date 20th century
Culture Melanesian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 34.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 18 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 13.6 cm
Weight 672 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Metal--Copper, Textile, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales
Manufacturing Processes Crocheting, Dyeing, Joining, Piercing

Research Remarks

Description Under Review
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

MacKenzie, Maureen Anne. Androgynous Objects: String Bags and Gender in Central New Guinea. Switzerland, Harwood Academic Publishers. 1991.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Anonymous Gift
Reproduction No

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