Carrying Bag

A1676A

From: Burma

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number A1676A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kachin (uncertain) | Sqaw Karen (uncertain)
Provenience Burma
Date Made 1850-1920
Section Asian
Materials Cotton | Wool | Beads | Seeds
Technique Woven | Fringed | Embroidered | Beaded
Description

Cut work and overturned orchid stem indicates it is older example of Kachin carrying bag. Wool panels with fringe of seed, beads, and woolen strips.

Height 28.5 cm
Length 25.8 cm
Credit Line Gift of M. B. Kirkpatrick, Jr., 1920

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