Bag

NameBag

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Datebefore 1860

Place madeNigeria, Africa

MediumRaphia

DimensionsOverall: 31 1/2 x 8 11/16 in. (80 x 22 cm)

Credit LineGifted through Abandoned Cultural Property Act

Object numberA.2006.89.9

Collections

Africa.

DescriptionTwo flat pieces joined on 3 sides to form a pocket, long twisted multi-strand handle, fat fringe at the bottom decorated with flat braided strips with wrapped buttons at the end.

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