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Water Seller's Bag, mid to late 20th Century
Morocco
Leather and metal; 17 1/2 × 17 × 1 1/2 i…
Water Seller's Bag
Water Seller's Bag, mid to late 20th Century
Morocco
Leather and metal; 17 1/2 × 17 × 1 1/2 i…
Water Seller's Bag, mid to late 20th Century Morocco Leather and metal; 17 1/2 × 17 × 1 1/2 in. 2022.4.1 Gift of The David Poiry Trust

Water Seller's Bag

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-bags, pouches, and purses
Datemid to late 20th Century
Collection SiteMorocco, Africa
Made AtMorocco, Africa
MediumLeather and metal
Dimensions17 1/2 × 17 × 1 1/2 in. (44.5 × 43.2 × 3.8 cm)
Strap Length: 38 in. (96.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of The David Poiry Trust
Object number2022.4.1
DescriptionAdorned with coins from around the world, such bags are traditionally worn by Moroccan water sellers, who provided a vital service before modern plumbing became widespread in the city. The coins come from all over the world, making the bag both a record of the water seller’s life and a testament to Morocco as a cultural crossroads.
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