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Leather bag with tools, whistles, and shells

Unidentified20th Century

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington, D.C., United States

Three leather pouches, each containing an iron tweezer and pair of twisted iron picks, are attached to the strap on each side of the bag and the center closing strip respectively. The ends of all three iron items were made with loops, which are attached to thin circular iron loops that are in turn tied to the bag with the leather straps. The proper right leather pouch is colored black and its attachment strap is braided, while the other two pouches are red and the straps are flat strips of leather.The smaller of the two wooden whistles has inscribed designs, while the larger one is plain. The plain whistle has cracks repaired with a resin-like material.

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  • Title: Leather bag with tools, whistles, and shells
  • Creator: Unidentified
  • Date Created: 20th Century
  • Physical Dimensions: H x W: 3 1/4 in. (8.2 cm)
  • Subject Keywords: Medicine, Clothing and dress, Religion
  • Medium: Leather with cowrie shells, wood and iron
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

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