Object Number: 2003/135/003

Collection: British Empire & Commonwealth

Object Name: Footwear

Description: Pair of Nigerian toe thong sandals with leather soles.The inner sole is red bordered with black leather.The edges are decorated with rows of stitching in blue and green. The inner heel has a geometric pattern in beige and green. There are two brown leather strips stitched between the two parts of the sole at the instep, these envelope a folded piece of leather which is fixed between the two pieces of the sole.There are odd short leather laces spaced regularly along the sandal. In fair condition, sandal b has only one odd lace remaining. Sole is hide with fur still attached in places. Rest is tanned leather.