Collection | ABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection |
Object Name | Shoulder Bag |
Satchel |
Carrying Case |
415 |
Object Number | ABDUA:6650 |
Other Number | H81+4 |
Other Number Type | old number |
Brief Description | Small shoulder bag in bright yellow leather, with geometric and floral-type embroidery in white, light yellow and maroon cotton and silk thread on the front and reverse of the bag. Some small areas of circular tooling towards the bottom of the front of the bag also. Shoulder strap in twisted cords of blue, white and yellow cotton, attached to reverse of bag with brass rings. |
Dimensions | H (without strap): 270 x W: 208mm |
Materials | Leather, cotton, metal, brass, silk? |
Condition | Fair |
Completeness | Complete |
Maker | Hausa People? |
Object Production Date | 1909 |
Place Key | Africa, West Africa, Nigeria |
Field Collector | MacGregor, Sir W |
Aquisition Source | MacGregor, Sir W. |