Toggle

A circular, leather covered object, with a hole through the middle. It is decorated in so-called Mandingo leatherwork, including a band of woven grass. It is likely to be a toggle from a larger leather object, such as a bag.

Further Information

  • Type: No Data / Other
  • Object: Toggle
  • Materials: Metal, Leather, animal skin, Vegetable, organic fibre
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 25mm [H] x 60mm [D]
  • Production Date: Pre 1943
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Alice Byrne
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1943.2.13

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