This is a repeating eventTuesday 2 July 2019 10:00 am Thursday 4 July 2019 10:00 am

Carried Away: Bags Unpacked exhibition at Auckland Museum

Name: Carried Away: Bags Unpacked exhibition at Auckland Museum
Start: 2019-7-3T10:00+12:00
End: 2019-7-3T17:00+12:00

Carried Away: Bags Unpacked exhibition at Auckland Museum2019Wed03Jul10:00 amWed5:00 pmAuckland MuseumAgesTeens (13 to 18 years),Tweens (10 to 12 years)TypeExhibition,Free,Museums and GalleriesWhereCentral Auckland OrganiserAuckland Museum TagsParnell events & activities

When

(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Where

Auckland Museum

Auckland Domain, Parnell, Auckland 1010

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Event Details

Carried Away: Bags Unpacked showcases over 150 individual bags from Auckland Museum’s collection, many on display for the first time.

Every bag has a history, a story to tell – from haute couture fashion to cultural traditions. Bags can convey social standing, practical needs or be a statement of art.

From curious creations such as an albatross foot purse and bear gut bag with fur trim, to taonga imbued with Māori and Pacific cultural values such as kete and bilum, the exhibition explores the stories associated with their creation and the people who used them.

Carried Away: Bags Unpacked exhibition is on until 1 December 2019 in the Special Exhibition Hall.