Size: 1ft 7in x 11in (48 x 28cm) excluding tassels. 

Antique salt bag by the Zaggar Mengal nomads of South West Afghanistan. 

Circa 1900. 

This excellent salt bag is tightly woven with a fine design identical on both sides the bag is decorated with long tassels and small cowrie shells. Salt bags like this were used to carry rock salt which was a very precious commodity to the nomads. The salt bag is in excellent original condition and would make a wonderful wall hanging. This is an outstanding example of type. 

Stock Number: MS13-38.