Bag

MOA: University of British Columbia

3343/12

Woven raffia bag with strap and loop clasp. Has dark green checkered pattern across body of bag. Two maroon stripes run down centre on the front and back. Strap has dark purple border on both sides and a dark green line in the centre of it.

  • Narrative

    Collected in Zaria or Kano, in 1972.


  • Type of Item bag
  • Culture West African
  • Material palm leaf
  • Measurements height 62.0 cm, width 32.8 cm, depth 3.9 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Millie Morton
  • Received from Millie Morton

  • Made in Nigeria

  • Creation Date during 1972
  • Collection Date during 1972
  • Ownership Date before January 29, 2019
  • Acquisition Date on January 29, 2019

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3343/0012