Peruvian bag

Peruvian craftsmanship.

Antique handbag, with shoulder strap, a rare example of Peruvian folk craftsmanship; the bag is made of leather, on which numerous metal decorations with various symbols have been inserted, also with the application of ancient coins from Peru; an original and probably unique specimen, a rare testimony of the folkloric and anthropological culture of Latin America; presumably datable to the early 20th century.
(Private collection)

(a detail of the rich decoration)