Object Number: T/NIGE/836

Collection: World Cultures

Object Name: container

Description: Bag, black velvet front with lining back, squarish with juxtaposed two looped handles on top, beadwork on front -- two yellow horses and one red bird, word: ""Greetings from Cross River State Unity" part 1) T/NIGE/836A - black velvet bag with bead embroidery of a coat of arms above the motto “UNITY & FAITH PEACE & PROGRESS”. Above this coat of arms is the wording “GREETINGS FROM CROSS RIVER STATE”. At the top of the bag are two padded handles. The bag of the bag is made of navy lining fabric. The top of the bag is open to form six pockets. Part 2) T/NIGE/836B-G - six wooden ‘paddles’ with different cut decorations at the top, held in the pockets on the top of the bag.