DepartmentTextiles-Africa

Diviners bag

NameDiviners bag

CultureYoruba

DateLate 19th Cent.

Place madeNigeria, Africa

MediumGlass beads, fabric, leather

DimensionsOverall: 21 1/4 x 8 7/16 x 13/16 in. (54 x 21.5 x 2 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, Gift of Sandy Besser, FA.2002.49.23

Object numberFA.2002.49.23

Collections

Beadwork

DescriptionBag with overlapping flap and shoulder strap. flap is decorated with beaded panel of lattice design of beads in turquoise and blue outlined with beads of white, gold, striped. Leather fringe on bottom.

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