CreatorMarie TarpleeTitlePalm Fronds BasketDate1995DimensionsH. 47cm x W. 30cm x D. 18cmAccession Number099.2017Access AdviceFor research purposes only. No reproduction without permission of Yarrila Arts and Museum.
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Bangalow Palm Leaf Basket
Made by Aunty Marie Tarplee
Gumbaynggirr women hunted smaller animals, fished and collected shellfish, and gathered roots, seeds, plants and berries. These lightweight baskets could be floated on the water as women gathered food.
Description
Traditional water carrying basket made from Bangalow palm spathe and sewn with settlers flax. Made locally from local materials.
Gift from the Gumbanggiirr people on the occasion of the opening of the Jetty strip, Carnivale, 1995.
