Bag

A woven grass, or raffia, cone-shaped bag. The mouth of the bag is fringed by ten long tassels which hang down the outside of the bag when worn. The bottom has been gathered, ending in a tuft.

Further Information

  • Type: Containers, vessels
  • Object: Bag
  • Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre
  • Culture Group: Mende
  • Dimensions: Unknown
  • Production Date: Pre 1899
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Thomas Joshua Alldridge (Collector)
  • Museum: Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
  • Accession Number: BMAG:R3483/98

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