Turkish prisoner's coin purse

NameCoin Purse

Artist Artist not recorded

Datec. 1960-1970s

Place madeCentral Anatolia, Turkey, Middle East, Asia

Mediumglass bead, metal zipper, cotton

DimensionsOverall: 2 15/16 x 4 5/16 in. (7.5 x 11 cm)

Credit LineInternational Folk Art Foundation

Object numberFA.2004.11.1

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Beadwork

DescriptionZippered coin purse entirely covered with glass beads. One side with an image of a pistol. Opposite side with image of a car with inscription.

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