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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-0602   CAS 0370-0602; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Purse
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data Navajo Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool; Wood
Description Similar woven bags were produced and sold by Julius Gans of Santa Fe and marketed under the label "Ganscrafts"; See illustration of similar bag in Elkus accession files.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 35.0, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 39.5