Summary
This knotted pandanus handbag by Antina Nabegeyo has the strong colours of plants that thrive in the wet season. Seasonal variation of plant growth affects the availability of dyes and the intensity of colour is determined by the amount of plant material added to the dye bath.
Antina Nabegeyo works mainly at Gunbalanya, making pandanus handbag baskets as a preferred form.
Local Name
djerrh baladjdji kunngobarn
Physical Description
A looped pandanus bag made with the knotting technique. It has alternating horizontal bands of colour using dyed pandanus in purple, orange and green. The plaited pandanus handle is attached in opposite edges of the rim.
More Information
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Object/Medium
Bag
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Maker
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Locality
Gunbalanya, Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Fully Extended
350 mm (Length), 30 mm (Width), 560 mm (Height)
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Collecting Areas
Australian Indigenous - Northern Australia and Queensland and Torres Strait Islands, Australian Indigenous Identity and Contemporary Life