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Bandolier bags

Scope note

General purpose bags carried by North American Indians with attached shoulder straps worn over the shoulder and across the breast. Usually made of wool, muslin, or buckskin and heavily decorated with beadwork, quillwork, or embroidery. For shoulder belts worn across the breast from which wallets, small bags, or pockets often containing ammunition are sometimes suspended, use "bandoliers." ANAI

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000250566

Broader Terms used

bags (costume accessories)

Equivalent Terms used

bandolier bag

Created

12yrs ago

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