DepartmentTextiles-Africa
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
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.
1985
Collected in 1970s
1925 - 1950
1925 - 1950
Late 19th C.
20th century
Collected 1961-1962
ca. 1900
Late 19th century
1925 - 1950