Size: 2ft 0in x 1ft 8in (62 x 52cm).Antique salt bag by the Tartar nomads of Uzbekistan / northern Afghanistan.Circa 1900.Salt bags by the Uzbek nomads are quite scarce, they were used to store rock salt to be given to their animals during the migration. This example has an abstract diamond design to the face and also to the neck, and a stripe design to the reverse. The appearance is quite primitive. The salt bag is in good condition with some signs of tribal use and some old re-weaves.The bag has been hand washed and is ready for display.Stock Number: MS11-40.All of our prices include FREE WORLD WIDE EXPRESS DELIVERY by UPS or DHL.To purchase any item please click on the payment link. We are also happy to accept most payment methods including American Express, bank transfers, debit & credit cards.To purchase by card over the telephone, please contact us on 01608 652111 or 0044 1608 652111 from outside the UK.Height is 62cm (24.4inches)
Width is 52cm (20.5inches)
Depth is 1cm (0.4inches)