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1940.12.540

Saddle bag. The bag is made from leather and tapers towards the base. There are two looped straps extending from the bag, one from each end. Along the opening of the bag there is some leather decoration. [SB [OPS Move] 6/6/2017]

1940.12.540

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Collection type
Object
Description
Saddle bag. The bag is made from leather and tapers towards the base. There are two looped straps extending from the bag, one from each end. Along the opening of the bag there is some leather decoration. [SB [OPS Move] 6/6/2017]
Geographical reference
Sudan, Republic of
Africa > Northern Africa > Sudan, Republic of
Northern Kordofan to Dongola
Cultural groups
Kababish
Person
Field collector Charles Gabriel Seligman
Field collector Brenda Zara Seligman
PRM source Charles Gabriel Seligman
PRM source Brenda Zara Seligman
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1940
Date collected
By 1940
Acquisition information
Donated: 1940
Materials and processes
Material Animal Leather Skin, Process Twisted, Process Beaten
Dimensions
Depth: max 55 mm, Length: max 917 mm, Width: max 426 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1940.12.540

Search terms: Bag, Animal Gear, Saddle Bag, Camel Accessory

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