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Small Bag

Artist San Artist

Date20th century

Place of originBotswana, Africa

Place of originSouth Africa, Africa

MediumAntelope hide, ostrich egg shell beads, fiber, glass beads

Dimensions12 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. (31.8 x 28.6 cm)

ClassificationsClothing and accessories

Credit LineGift of Norma Canelas Roth and William D. Roth

Object number2006.45.11

Collections

AFRICAN

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