Summary
Muriel Nabegeyo's basket has bands of cross coiling and open coiling, creating an interesting textural surface. Its form resembles a bucket; in Gunbalanya bucket baskets are made to reflect the shape of an introduced metal or plastic pail or bucket, the handle on this basket is also an influence from missionary times.
Local Name
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Physical Description
Basket, coiled, with soild bands of cross-coiling and open-coiling in dyed pandanus (black and yellow). The coiled cross-over pandanus handle is attached, with a coiled button, in the middle of the bag on opposite sides.
Significance
Muriel continues her family tradition in her fibre works. Crossed coiling is a technique she employs in her baskets. She also produces looped pandanus bags.
More Information
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Object/Medium
Basket
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Locality
Gunbalanya, Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Fully Extended
360 mm (Length), 340 mm (Width), 340 mm (Height)
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Collecting Areas
Australian Indigenous - Northern Australia and Queensland and Torres Strait Islands, Australian Indigenous Identity and Contemporary Life