Created by
Unidentified
Used by
Cosey, Pete, American, 1943 - 2012
Date
late 20th century
Medium
cloth
Dimensions
H x W (flat): 56 11/16 × 19 1/8 in. (144 × 48.5 cm)
Description
Cloth bag with drawstring close. The fabric of the bag features highly decorative motifs in red, yellow, pink, white, and black. Bag is a single sheet of cloth sewed closed at two ends. A white fiber cord can be pulled to close the bag.
Classification
Textiles and Quilts
Type
bags (containers)
Topic
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Music
Musicians
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Karumah, Dunni, Ishmak, Aribania and Mariama Cosey in memory of Baba Pete Cosey
Object number
2021.105.6.3
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ad7498da-94cf-49d8-8241-b58ddaceb34f

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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