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Net bags and bark baskets

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Net bags and bark baskets were essential pieces of equipment.

Both men and women used them to carry fishing gear, fish, shellfish and other items. Net bags were made from two-ply twine, which was made from bark or other fibrous plant material.


Dr Val Attenbrow , Principal Research Scientist
Last Updated: 24 December 2009

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