Bag 18

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Title

Bag 18

Subject

fringed handbag

Description

Its idiosyncratic design, vivid colors, and fancy leather trim suggest that this bag was created to be a highly cherished personal accessory.

Southwest Museum, Los Angeles

Twined corn husk, wool, leather

Creator

Nez Perce

Date

1985

Contributor

Photograph by David Calco, Allen Memorial Art Museum; Item posted by Rachel Mead

Original Format

photo of bag; obtained from original Closing the Circle website: http://www.oberlin.edu/external/circle/bag_18.htm and http://www.oberlin.edu/external/circle/bag_18_side2.htm