Bag Item Number: Aa140 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Two pieces of soft hide neatly sewn on three sides with the raw edges and the flesh side of the hide on the inside. Towards the opening, there is a piece of hide sewn into the seam and divided into four thongs. The other seam has a piece of hide divided into two thongs plus one extra. The top is raw-edged and has holes, some forming loops, and the hide is tied in a knot over the bag opening.
Cultural Context
Used by a woman.
Item History
- Made in Okavango Swamps, Botswana
- Collected between 1967 and 1975
- Owned by Frank A. Gaudin before September 15, 1975
- Received from Frank A. Gaudin (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on September 15, 1975
What
Who
- Culture
- Khoisan ?
- Previous Owner
- Frank A. Gaudin
- Received from
- Frank A. Gaudin (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Okavango Swamps, Botswana
When
- Collection Date
- between 1967 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before September 15, 1975
- Acquisition Date
- on September 15, 1975
Other
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 0287/0115