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Traditional bag

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Traditional raffia bag with woven design of the map of Bui Division, naming the primary sub-kingdoms: Losin, Noni, Oku, Mbiame, Nkar, Ndzeem, Bar, Jakiri, Ber, Wasi. At the center is Kumbo, which is covered by 3 porcupine quills. Woven black raffia handle that curves along the top edge of the back. Decorated with long black and green tassels on the bottom corners, shorter ones on the upper corners, and short red ones along the side

2014.01.059

Bag carried by the Fon as a fashion statement

55 cm

39 cm

H: 55 cm W: 39 cm

Raffia