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Bag

Object Number:29-43-110
Current Location: Collections Storage
Culture:Basketmaker (uncertain)
Provenience: Southwest Colorado
Canyon
Culture Area: Southwest Culture Area
Section:American
Materials:Hair
Yucca
Length: 23.2 cm
Width: 13.2 cm
Credit Line:Purchased from Charles D. Hazzard; subscription of Phebe A. Hearst, 1896

Description

Made of human hair and repaired in places with yucca leaves. Contains bundle of strips of deer or other animal hide with hair on. Tied with yucca cord. Probably a ceremonial bag of some kind.

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