Bag Item Number: K4.18 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A reddish-brown bag is straight on the top and rounded on the bottom. A braided strap is attached to each side of the top of the bag. Braided tassels are attached to the bottom centre of the bag. There are six designs in cream, brown, green, black, and reddish-brown on the front of the bag, four of which are circles with diamond shapes in the centre. Back of bag is plain. Large flap for the opening of the bag.
Item History
- Made in East Africa, Africa
- Owned by Alfred Bragg before 1947
- Received from Alfred Bragg (Donor) during 1947
What
- Name
- Bag
- Identification Number
- K4.18
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- buffalo skin
- Manufacturing Technique
- appliqued, braided and embroidered
- Overall
- height 25.4 cm, width 26.0 cm, depth 4.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- East African
- Previous Owner
- Alfred Bragg
- Received from
- Alfred Bragg (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- East Africa, Africa
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1947
- Acquisition Date
- during 1947
Other
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 1828/0024