Size: 1ft 6in x 1ft 2in (45 x 35cm) excluding tassels. Antique salt bag by the Zaggar Mengal nomads of South West Afghanistan. Circa 1900. This excellent salt bag is tightly woven with a fine design identical on both sides, the bag is decorated with long tassels and cowrie shells. Salt bags like this were used to carry rock salt which was a very precious commodity to the nomads. The salt bag is in excellent original condition and would make a wonderful wall hanging. This is a very good example of type. Stock Number: D-5016. All of our prices include FREE WORLD WIDE EXPRESS DELIVERY by UPS or DHL. To purchase any item please click on the payment link. We are also happy to accept most payment methods including American Express, bank transfers, debit & credit cards. To purchase by card over the telephone, please contact us on 01608 652111 or 0044 1608 652111 from outside the UK. Internal Ref: D-5016
Dimensions
Height = 45 cm (18")
Width = 35 cm (14")
Depth = 1 cm (1")
ANTIQUE SALT BAG (NAMAKDAN) BY THE ZAGGAR MENGAL BALUCH NOMADS, CIRCA 1900.
Price
£795
| $1,001 USD | €956 EUR
Item Ref
D-5016
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Description
Size: 1ft 6in x 1ft 2in (45 x 35cm) excluding tassels. Antique salt bag by the Zaggar Mengal nomads of South West Afghanistan. Circa 1900. This excellent salt bag is tightly woven with a fine design identical on both sides, the bag is decorated with long tassels and cowrie shells. Salt bags like this were used to carry rock salt which was a very precious commodity to the nomads. The salt bag is in excellent original condition and would make a wonderful wall hanging. This is a very good example of type. Stock Number: D-5016. All of our prices include FREE WORLD WIDE EXPRESS DELIVERY by UPS or DHL. To purchase any item please click on the payment link. We are also happy to accept most payment methods including American Express, bank transfers, debit & credit cards. To purchase by card over the telephone, please contact us on 01608 652111 or 0044 1608 652111 from outside the UK. Internal Ref: D-5016
Dimensions
Height = 45 cm (18")
Width = 35 cm (14")
Depth = 1 cm (1")