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Man's prestige bag (tanlo vaidip)
Burmese (Chin peoples)
mid-20th century
Object Place: Chin State, Myanmar (Burma), Northwestern
Medium/Technique
Cotton, plain weave
Dimensions
Height x width (bag): 10 3/4 x 9 in. (27.3 x 22.9 cm)
Center back (strap): 149.9 cm (59 in.)
Center back (strap): 149.9 cm (59 in.)
Credit Line
Textile Curator's Fund
Accession Number2006.1164
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Contemporary Art
ClassificationsPersonal accessories
DescriptionSimple square open top bag with attached shoulder strap of identical fabric. The black cotton ground cloth is richly embellished with horizontal rows of small x's, crosses, and chevrons in yellow, green, maroon, and white. This bag also features a finely woven pattern called "vai" featured in maroon, black, and white stripe at the top front of the bag. The design of purple and white on the shoulder strap and rear of bag denotes a high rank.
ProvenanceAcquired by dealer in 1995; Purchased by the MFA from Tribal Spirit Traders, Leyden, MA, April 26, 2006.