"Evening Bag made with the Skin of a Fruit Bat"
Date
C. 1925 - 1940
Technique
machine and hand made
Dimensions
Length: 21cm
Width: 17cm
Thickness: 3cm
Width: 17cm
Thickness: 3cm
Caption
Fruit bat handbag
This bag is made from the skin of a large fruit bat. Fruit bats are native to Asia, Africa and Australia. The bag belonged to a local lady and would once have been considered a fashionable accessory.
Object number
FCM_2011_242