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Shoulder Bag
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Shoulder Bag

Maker Unknown, Ndop-Bamessing
MediumFiber, pigment, raffia
Dimensions11 1/2” H w/o handles x 13 1/4” W w/o fringe
Credit LineGift of the Herman Copen Trust
Object numberAF2002.2637.COP
DescriptionRaffia shoulder bag for men or women, with embroidered, multicolor double-headed snake and geometric designs. Tassel trim in two side and braided handle.
ClassificationsTextiles
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