Bag

A cylindrical bag made from leopard skin. The bag has a round base, and is fastened by a leather collar which slides down over the neck. The bag is worn using a double plaited loop which is fastened to the top using a button.

Further Information

• Type: Containers, vessels
• Object: Bag
• Materials: Leather, animal skin
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: 330mm [C] x 280mm [L]
• Production Date: Pre 1904
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Thomas Joshua Alldridge (Collector); Arthur Foster Griffith (Donor)
• Museum: Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
• Accession Number: BMAG:R595a/6

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