The George Brown Collection at Minpaku
An introduction to the life and work of George Brown, and his collection of ethnological artefacts.
Basket from New Britain
An oval-shaped basket – split cane is woven around a circular framework of wood vine. These kinds of baskets were placed on the ground to store things, not for transportation.
| Collection Number | H0136579 |
|---|---|
| Artefact | Basket |
| Location | New Britain, Bismarck Archipelago |
| Materials | Plant fibre |
| Dimensions/Weight | H: 19.1 cm / W: 56.8 cm / D: 33.6 cm / Wght: 746.0 g |