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Bobo

Man’s Bag

Bobo, 1933-1966

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Bobo

Man’s Bag

Bobo, 1933-1966

Physical Qualities Leather, 106 x 31 x 5 cm.
Credit Line Gift of Frederick Lamp, Baltimore
Object Number 1998.614
Man's purse in rectangular form with flap tied down in front with a hook and eye; four large circles decorate front of bag and three circles on flap; one short tassel hanging from eye clasp; fringe of leather strips hanging from bottom; leather strips attached at both sides at carrying strap
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1998; collected by donor in Bamako, Mali, in 1976.

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