Yolngu
Dilly Bag
Yolngu, 1967-1970
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Yolngu
Dilly Bag
Yolngu, 1967-1970
Physical Qualities
Two varieties of fiber, 19 1/8 x 13 7/16 in. (48.5 x 34.2 cm.) including woven handle
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. John Money, Baltimore
Object Number
2000.319
Woven, U-shaped bag, stitched around rim with a thicker, rope-like fiber. Two handles: One is a 3.1 cm thick woven handle stitched to both sides with fiber, the other is a handle of nine thin fibers stitched to one side of the bag.
A tag is attached to one of the handles and reads: "Aboriginal 1FT // From Methodist Mission Elcho Island Arnhem Land // Dr. John Money The Johns Hopknins Hospital Baltimore, MD, 21205 // Via N.Z."
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift 2000; Dr John Money
Inscribed: Paper tag attached to fiber handle: 'Aboriginal ...aft/ From the Methodist Mission/ Elcho Island/ Amhem land' with donor's name and address stamped below.
