Tanned leather ornament resembling a round bottomed purse. Top edge is folded over with strands of black and white beaded fringe strung through middle, hanging onto front of ornament. Outer pieces of fringe are looped, inner strands are straight. Protruding black beaded band borders all sides, with white triangle designs throughout. Ornament has two braided straps, stitched on either side of the top edge, that are secured together with three knots.

• 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, fibre
• Measurements height 45.5 cm, width 21.0 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 fair
• Accession Number 3512/0039