pouch; medicine; leaflet; contraceptive sheath

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Object Type: pouch; medicine; leaflet; contraceptive sheath
Museum number: Am2002,12.8
Description: Pouch. Deer skin suede. Hung on thong for wearing around neck. Sewn with leather thong. 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
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: 65 centimetres (including strap); Width: 7.50 centimetres; Depth: 1 centimetres
Curator's comments: Pouch inspired by medicine bags, is used for propaganda during AIDS outreach rallies.
Location: Not on display
Subjects: political propaganda; medicine/health
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: Am2002,12.8

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