Bag Face with Peacock Design

Artist

Aimaq, Western Afghanistan (Afghan)

Date

Late 19th century

Medium

Woll

Dimensions

Work : 22 x 22 in. (55.88 x 55.88 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of the Mason Family in honor of Verne Trinoskey and Paula Armintrout Trinoskey

Object Number

2017.57.3

Label

Peacocks are traditional symbols of status and power in Iran and Afghanistan. This weaving is one panel from a small-sized saddle bag. The worn wool pile and faded colors indicate that the saddle bag was used outdoors for many years.