Shoulder bag

Group: Bagobo

Front view

Detail of bead work and bells
Photographs copyright: F. de Jager

Description

Carrying bag with shoulder-strap, decorated with beads and small brass bells (tukaling).

Dimensions:
width: 16 cm. height: 18 cm. length of strap: appr. 70 cm. carrying length: appr. 30 cm.

Materials:
Bag: strings and tufts are made of cotton; beads are made of glass; bells are made of brass.

Remarks

Ethnic group: Bagobo, and other neighbouring tribes

Location: SE Mindanao

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A Kalagan datu (headman) in full dress (Mount Tandawanan)
Photograph copyright F. de Jager