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Skin carrying bag, skin has been pulled off animal in one piece; seams sewn; leg
Skin carrying bag, skin has been pulled off animal in one piece; seams sewn; leg
Object Number 971-2-50/11576
Display Title Skin carrying bag, skin has been pulled off animal in one piece; seams sewn; leg
Descriptions
Object Description Skin carrying bag, skin has been pulled off animal in one piece; seams sewn; legs used as ties
Inventory Description Leather bag, circular, fur-covered hide straps tied at handle, torn, sewn seams.
Classification
  • Bag
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Kalahari Desert
Materials Leather
Dimensions Overall: 44.6 x 47.8 x 3.7 cm (17 9/16 x 18 13/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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