Wallet, Purse

2012.03.2913

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Artifact Identification Wallet, Purse   (2012.03.2913)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Gear
  4. :
  5. Personal Carrying & Storage Gear
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date N/A
Culture Tuareg
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 67 cm
Dimension 2 (Length) 35 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 11 cm
Weight 193 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales
Manufacturing Processes N/A

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Frank, Barbara E. Mande Potters & Leather Workers: Art and Heritage in West Africa. Washington and London: Smithsonian Institution Press. Identifies different types of leather wallets to different groups.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Lynn and Michael Noel Collection
Reproduction N/A

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