Purse
2012.10.0300
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Purse (2012.10.0300) |
|---|---|
| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | N/A |
| Date | 1950 - 1999 |
| Culture | Tuareg |
| Location | Not on Exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 82.3 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Width) | 9 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | .26 cm |
| Weight | 114 g |
| Measuring Remarks | Under Review |
| Materials | Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Pigment |
| Manufacturing Processes | Leather--Tanned, Textile--Dyed |
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 | Gift of Robert C. and Donna M. Spina Helmholz |
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| Reproduction | No |
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