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Purse of monitor skin
Object Number 40-24-50/4955
Display Title Purse of monitor skin
Descriptions
Object Description Purse of monitor skin, in imitation of european - edges sewn with reeds in chain stitch
Inventory Description Reptile skin pouch, square and flat, w/ flap, veg fiber stitching, 2 hide bands
Classification
  • Pouch
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mberidi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Anglo-Egyptian Sudan: Abu Satta Hills-north of Tambura
Materials Reptile skin, Hide
Dimensions Overall: 8.3 x 8.1 x 1.3 cm (3 1/4 x 3 3/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-24-50/4955

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