Solomon Islands Bags
Three ngwa’i, bags
Malaita, Solomon Islands
Tree bark fibers
Heights without handles: 19 cm, 16 cm, 15 cm
First half 20th century
Ex Dutch Marist Mission
Three traditional Solomon Islands bags, locally known as ngwa’i, were collected by the Dutch Marist Mission during the first half of the 20th century.
The fine satchel sack-bags were made from tree bark and used by both men and women. Each bag has a distinct design. One is decorated with rattle seeds, another features a green diamond pattern, and the third has a woven-in pattern.
€ 450 for three
