Fishing Bag Item Number: 3559/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Dark blue fishing bag with a long strap. Body of bag is rectangle-like, tapering at opening; knotted fringe in bottom corners. Body is loosely woven; spaces are diamond-spaced. Weave at opening consists of horizontal bands secured together with vertical lines, spaced evenly throughout. Strap connects to top of bag with three cords on each side; cords connect at corner, front and back.
Narrative
Said to be a fishing bag from one of the 'Hill tribes'.
Item History
- Made in Thailand
- Collected between 1988 and 1999
- Owned by Marilyn Walker before March 23, 2022
- Received from Marilyn Walker (Donor) on March 23, 2022
What
- Name
- Fishing Bag
- Identification Number
- 3559/3
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- cotton fibre ? and dye
- Overall
- height 57.5 cm, width 34.9 cm
Who
- Culture
- Northern Thai
- Previous Owner
- Marilyn Walker
- Received from
- Marilyn Walker (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Thailand
When
- Collection Date
- between 1988 and 1999
- Ownership Date
- before March 23, 2022
- Acquisition Date
- on March 23, 2022
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3559/0003