Golbordok (traditional bush honey-collecting bag)
MW89-26 1989
Decorative Art
Textile
natural pigments on pandanus
34.0 (h) x 18.0 (w) x 14.0 (d) cm
Purchased 1989
NGA 1989.1824
VIEW:
Article |
|
This Golbordok (traditional bush honey-collecting bag) was woven from undyed pandanus fibre (leaves) by Margaret Rinybuma and decorated with ochres by her husband Michael Gadjawala. The close weave is to prevent honey from leaking.