Shoulder bag

Group: Bagobo

Local name: Soneng

Front view

Detail of the front

Back view
Photographs copyright: F. de Jager

Description

Carrying bag with shoulder-strap, decorated with embroideries and small brass bells (tukaling). The soneng is used by men. The back is made of tie dyed cloth.

Dimensions:
width: 19,5 cm. height: 23cm. length of strap: appr. 70 cm. carrying length: appr. 30 cm.

Materials:
Bag is made of cotton (front) and abaca (back; wild banana fibre) with motifs in tie-dye technique; bells are made of brass.

Remarks

Ethnic group: Bagobo, and other neighbouring tribes

Location: SE Mindanao