Toggle

A circular, leather covered object, with a hole through the middle. It is decorated in so-called Mandingo leatherwork, including a band of woven grass. It is likely to be a toggle from a larger leather object, such as a bag.

Further Information

• Type: No Data / Other
• Object: Toggle
• Materials: Metal, Leather, animal skin, Vegetable, organic fibre
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 25mm [H] x 60mm [D]
• Production Date: Pre 1943
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Alice Byrne
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1943.2.13

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