Object Number | 29-59-251 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Hanha |
Provenience | Angola |
Section | African |
Materials | Fiber |
Technique | Woven |
Description | Envelope shape with cover which fits over the top. Split reed, natural color and purple; fine basket weave. A handle of plaited reed is attached to each side of the bag from the bottom to the top and passes through a slit in each side of the cover. Dr. Johnson says: "Made in Benguela and used for all kinds of purposes on trips for carrying small objects, etc." |
Height | 21 cm |
Width | 22 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Henry C. Mercer, 1927 |
Other Number | Mercer unknown - Old Museum Number | 168 - Collector Number |
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