Bag Item Number: Aa66 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Two sections of hide sewn together. A cord of twisted and knotted hide forms the shoulder strap. Close to the join of the bag and the cord, there are decorative thongs, one of which has a circular brown button attached. Two thongs hang from the base of the bag.
Cultural Context
Used by men for carrying utensils.
Item History
- Made in 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
- 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
- 0287/0053