Summary
In this basket Dianne Mikginjmikginj has attached a handle made separatley to the basket through stitching. This type of handle is known as berldjindjindulubom. The basket has been coiled with horizontal bands of dyed and undyed pandanus.
Dianne Mikginjmikginj often travels from Gunbalanya in the dry season to Kakadu National Park to demonstrate aspects of pandanus collection, preparation and construction of forms. Her work is characterised by open coiling, often in muted tones.
Local Name
badjkid
Physical Description
Basket, coiled, with horizontal bands of dyed (pale purple and orange) pandanus and undyed pandanus. The single coiled handle is attached by stich in the middle of the bag on opposite sides.
More Information
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Object/Medium
Basket
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Maker
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Locality
Gunbalanya, Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Fully Extended
380 mm (Length), 380 mm (Width), 370 mm (Height)
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Collecting Areas
Australian Indigenous - Northern Australia and Queensland and Torres Strait Islands, Australian Indigenous Identity and Contemporary Life