Purse

81-11-40

From: Ethiopia

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 81-11-40
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Ethiopia
Section African
Materials Fiber | Iron
Description

Oval in shape with coiled fiber of turquoise, natural and purple. The coiled lid is flat and the inside of it has a round area for a mirror, although only a wax plate remains. The closure strap is braided and riveted to the lid, and the carrying strap is also braided. There is a twisted strap attached to the front.

Similar to L-68-34 and 42-21-290

Height 12.5 cm
Length 10.5 cm
Width 13 cm
Credit Line Received from various sources, pre-1981

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