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I've had this bag for many years now, but never really found out where it came from.  Its been hanging in my workshop all these years  and I just can't stop staring at it . I can only guess its from perhaps North Africa ? 

I did do  bit of research  on sort of  similar looking bags  and it looked similar to a ' Taurareg'  bag  ( African tribe ??)  I saw during my research .  Value wise going by the one I saw , is anywhere around $300- $500 . I only paid $10 at a local market.

 The bag is a one  piece  leather draw string/strap bag , made from  the rear end of a goat (?) turned inside out,   and where the twisted leather strap is attached,,it does feel like bones ( from the goat?) I can feel the knuckle ends.  The tassels are all hand cut.  Its well used and  well made, it is quite functional. Nice wide opening.  The grain side is on the inside. The straps are not too long or short, I put it over my shoulder . Probably ideal for a  traveler  . 

Any ideas ? :dunno:
HS

 

Tauareg Bag.jpg

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