Summary
This string bag by Garnbaladj Nabegeyo has been made with looped horizontal panels of dyed (brown) kurrajong and undyed kurrajong. This bag is among the oldest type of fibre objects made and used in Arnhem Land. Making string is a specialised skill and a most common source of fibre for string is the inner bark of the Kurrajong. Bags such as these continue to be used for carrying personal possessions and bush foods, and are also sold through Injalak Arts and Crafts at Gunbalanya in western Arnhem Land.
Garnbaladj was taught by her mother to make baskets. In addition to working in classical styles and techniques she also experiments with open coiling techniques. She has participated in several String World Festivals, has provided consultation to museums and is a strong advocate of fibre arts.
Local Name
Djerrh kunyarl manbudbud
Physical Description
String bag, looped, with horizontal panels of dyed (brown) kurrajong and undyed kurrajong. The string handle is attached to the rim on opposite sides of the bag .
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Object/Medium
Bag
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Locality
Gunbalanya, Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Fully Extended
560 mm (Length), 290 mm (Width), 35 mm (Height)
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Collecting Areas
Australian Indigenous - Northern Australia and Queensland and Torres Strait Islands, Australian Indigenous Identity and Contemporary Life