Bag Item Number: 3512/40 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Square shoulder bag made of ostrich egg shell beads. Long strands of fringe hang from bottom edge of bag. Strands have cylindrical plant fibre beads on either end; identical beads spread throughout strap. Top opening of bag has a zipper closure.
Specific Techniques
Men tan and sew the leather, women are responsible for the bead decoration
Item History
What
- Name
- Bag
- Identification Number
- 3512/40
- Type of Item
- bag
- Material
- ostrich egg, plant fibre, fibre, metal, dye and rawhide skin ?
- Overall
- height 52.0 cm, width 17.2 cm, depth 2.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kgalagadi, Botswana
When
- Collection Date
- during 1980
- Ownership Date
- before July 19, 2021
- Acquisition Date
- on July 19, 2021
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork; textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3512/0040