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pouch
;
medicine
;
leaflet
;
contraceptive sheath
Object Type
pouch
medicine
leaflet
contraceptive sheath
Museum number
Am2002,12.7
Description
Pouch. Ochre elk skin suede. Fringe along underside. Hung on thong for wearing around neck. Sewn with commercial sinew (waxed nylon). Pouch contains educational leaflet for AIDS prevention and condom.
Production ethnic group
Made by:
Native North American
Made by:
Pan Indian
Production date
18 July 2002
Production place
Made in:
San Francisco (California)
, Native American AIDS Project, 1216 Mission Street
Excavator/field collector
Field Collection by:
Massimiliano Carocci
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
San Francisco (California)
, Native American AIDS Project, 1216 Mission Street
Materials
elk skin
paper
synthetic latex
plastic
suede
Technique
sewn
smoked
Dimensions
Height:
82 centimetres
Width:
8 centimetres
Depth:
2 centimetres
Curator's comments
Pouch inspired by medicine bags, is used for propaganda during AIDS outreach rallies.
Location
Not on display
Subjects
medicine/health
political propaganda
Acquisition date
2002
Acquisition notes
Donated during collecting trip to San Francisco Native American AIDS Project, as part of the Wellcome Gallery Project.
Department
Africa, Oceania and the Americas
Registration number
Am2002,12.7