Tanned leather ornament resembling a round bottomed purse. Top edge is folded over with strands of ostrich egg shell beaded fringe strung through the middle, hanging onto front of ornament. Protruding white beaded band borders all sides, with black triangle designs throughout. Ornament has two wide straps, stitched on either side of the top edge, that are secured together with a loose knot.

• Specific Techniques

  Men tan and sew the leather, women are responsible for the bead decoration

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• Type of Item ornament
• Culture Khoisan
• Material leather skin, glass, ostrich egg, fibre
• Measurements height 44.5 cm, width 20.0 cm, depth 2.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Jim Hope
• Received from Jim Hope

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• Made in Central

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• Collection Date during 1978
• Ownership Date before July 19, 2021
• Acquisition Date on July 19, 2021

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• Item Classes beadwork
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3512/0038