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Leather bag with tools, whistles, and shells, 20th Century. Creator: Unknown
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Leather bag with tools, whistles, and shells, 20th Century. Creator: Unknown
The object consists of a dark brown tooled leather bag with attachments of iron tools, wooden whistles, and cowrie shells. The bag is made from two pieces of leather. A large piece forms the front and back of the bag, and a narrow strip (about 2 cm. in width) is stitched between the front and back to create the bags thickness, as well as serving as a portion of the bags strap. Leather fringe with cowrie shells knotted onto some fringe ends is sewn into the front seam along the bottom. The narrow strip of leather extends above the bag about 20 cm. on each side. On the proper left side it is looped back on itself with a fringed leather strip attached to the end. Each element of the fringe ends in a cowrie shell, secured with a knot near the bottom. On the proper right side the strip is no longer doubled back on itself, although the original fold is apparent. Leather fringe ending in cowrie shells, two wooden whistles, a small wooden carving, and a leather pouch containing tweezers and two iron picks are looped around this side, but move freely on it because the strip is not doubled back. A red leather strip has been threaded through the folded over strip on the proper left side and is knotted onto the strip on the proper right side; together these strips form the carrying strap
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This intriguing print showcases a 20th-century leather bag adorned with an assortment of tools, whistles, and shells. The creator of this unique piece remains unknown, adding to its air of mystery and allure. Crafted from two pieces of dark brown tooled leather, the bag features a narrow strip stitched between the front and back to create thickness while also serving as part of the strap. A delightful touch is the addition of cowrie shell-adorned leather fringe sewn into the front seam along the bottom. These delicate fringes add movement and charm to an already captivating design. On one side, the narrow strip is looped back on itself with a fringed leather strip attached at one end, each fringe ending in a cowrie shell secured with knots near the bottom. On the other side, however, this strip is not doubled back but retains its original fold. Here we find more enchanting elements: leather fringe ending in cowrie shells alongside two wooden whistles, a small wooden carving, and even a leather pouch containing tweezers and two iron picks. These items are cleverly looped around this side but move freely due to the absence of doubling back. To complete this remarkable creation's functionality, a red leather strip has been threaded through the folded-over section on one side before being knotted onto another strip on opposite ends—forming an elegant carrying strap that ensures both style and practicality go hand in hand.
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