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Wooden Purse

Posted by Edith D on October 4, 2016 at 9:31am
A small carved purse (about 4.5" high by 4" wide) from the island of Sumba in Indonesia.
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  • Edith D October 4, 2016 at 9:37am

    My first purchase in a new country!  I was told that this object served to hold small dowry ornaments, but I also saw it posted elsewhere on the internet as a tobacco purse.  Can anyone provide additional info?  Here is the back and another detail.

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  • Peter Hoesli October 4, 2016 at 10:24am

    Dear Edith; This is a wonderful piece - congratulations! Peter

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