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hide or skin object

human history
  • Description

    animal hide or skin object

    Made from animal hide with fur and metal. It is a square shape with a bulbous top and bottom. The object is very heavy, there is likely rock or metal inside. The body made of a single piece of rectangular animal hide with smooth brown fur, patches missing. The hide is folded in half and 3 sides are sewn up with animal hide with patches of white fur. 2 [handles] of twisted hide along stitched seams. A thick metal wire runs under 2 stitches on a side and twisted at the ends

  • Place
  • Other Id

    2011.x.722 (temporary accession number)

    350 (Number on object)

  • Department
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