backpack

Amazonian backpack woven from grasses/ plant fibre. Closed, woven pattern on the flat rear side with open-hole undyed woven sides. Thin, raised band wraps around the edge, through which cord is wrapped to secure the backpack's contents.

Carried by wrapping a strap around the wearer's head. Used to collect plants and hunted animals (which are butchered at location of kill, to lighten to load). Plant fiber used to secure the contents.

Carried by wrapping a strap around the wearer's head. Used to collect plants and hunted animals (which are butchered at location of kill, to lighten to load). Plant fiber used to secure the contents.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
HC.2019.34
COLLECTION
CATEGORY
Education Handling Collection: Anthropology
LOCATION
In storage
SHAREABLE LINK

Continue exploring anthropology

Collection Information

These objects are only a part of our collections, of which there are more than 350,000 objects. This information comes from our collections database. Some of this is incomplete and there may be errors. This part of the website is also still under construction, so there may be some fields repeated or incorrectly formatted information.

The database retains language taken from historical documents to help research. Please note that some records may feature language and reflect systems of thinking that are outdated and offensive. The database also includes information on objects that are considered secret or sacred by some communities.

If you have any further information about objects in our collections, can suggest corrections to our information or if you see content requiring immediate action, please contact us: enquiry@horniman.ac.uk