Object class: Containers for personal use / Function: 2.2 Personal Adornments and Accoutrements / Loans: S1973-1974 #116: Crocker Art Museum (February 20, 1974–April 18, 1974) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

Start Over Object class Containers for personal use Function 2.2 Personal Adornments and Accoutrements Loans S1973-1974 #116: Crocker Art Museum (February 20, 1974–April 18, 1974)

Hearst Museum object titled Laba shango, accession number 5-16475, described as Laba Shango; "Thunder wallet". decorated leather bag with full length overflap. overflap decorated with red fabric ground over which 4 square medallions decorated with fabrics and stitchery. bottom finished with 7 triangular pendants to which leather fringe is attached, 12 bead-like decorations of fabric and leather in groups of 3 (red/white/red) decorate the base and sides. inside is a poket the length of the bag appliqued with two rectangular medallions each decorated with inset fabric and stitchery. a leather tassel finishes each corner. the bag has a long strap for carrying over the shoulder. Conservation: Leather very dry and brittle, some insect damage to fabrics, dirty.