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Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1910s.
Antique salt bag by the Sangtschuli nomads of South West Afghanistan.
Circa 1900/20.
These bags were used by the nomads to carry rock salt, both for personal use and for their animals; a very precious commodity.
The salt bag is in excellent original condition and shows some signs of tribal use, it would make a wonderful wall hanging.
Stock Number: MS13-40.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1910s.
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