1933.59.38.3

Two leather needle cases from northern Nigeria. Probably of Hausa manufacture. Both with round padded end with a conical packet. One of the holders has a leather tube which pulls down over the packet, on the other this is missing. Both with leather straps. Collected by Lieut Col Robert L. Beasley DSO between 1901 and 1906.

Northern Nigeria

1850 - 1906

19th century

Houssa leather work needle cases and bracelets (N Nigeria) Presented by Lt Col R L Beasley DSO, May 1933