EVENING BAG – (Unknown Artist/Maker (German, 18Th Century)) ◄ Previous Next ►

Artist: Unknown Artist/Maker (German, 18Th Century)

Date: 1925

Museum: Simone Handbag Museum (Seoul, South Korea)

Technique: Glass

Art Deco styles took inspiration from African art and culture. The ‘exotic’ abstract patterning on this bag is executed using glass beads in rich colours. The highly decorative frame features carved elephants and a push-button clasp that resembles a tribal mask.