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Bag

MOA: University of British Columbia

3512/40

Square shoulder bag made of ostrich egg shell beads. Long strands of fringe hang from bottom edge of bag. Strands have cylindrical plant fibre beads on either end; identical beads spread throughout strap. Top opening of bag has a zipper closure.

  • Specific Techniques

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

  • Type of Item bag
  • Culture Khoisan
  • Material ostrich egg, plant fibre, fibre, metal, dye, rawhide skin
  • Measurements height 52.0 cm, width 17.2 cm, depth 2.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Jim Hope
  • Received from Jim Hope
  • Made in Kgalagadi
  • Collection Date during 1980
  • Ownership Date before July 19, 2021
  • Acquisition Date on July 19, 2021
  • Item Classes beadwork; textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3512/0040

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