Bag 15

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Title

Bag 15

Subject

storage bag

Description

Cornhusk embroidery on this bag forms an X-shaped design that is complemented by outlining and the use of variable color hues that add dimension to the centralized design.

Southwest Museum, Los Angeles

Hemp, cornhusk, leather

Creator

Nez Perce

Date

early 20th century

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_15.htm and http://www.oberlin.edu/external/circle/bag_15_side2.htm