Salt Bag with Geometric Designs

Artist

Baluch, Southeastern Iran (Iranian)
; Baluch, Western Pakistan (Pakistani)

Date

Early 20th century

Medium

Wool

Dimensions

Work : 23 x 13 in. (58.42 x 33.02 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Verne Trinoskey and Paula Armintrout Trinoskey

Object Number

2019.25.20

Label

Salt is essential to human life, regulating the fluids in our bodies and helping our nerves and muscles to function correctly. Salt is also one of the basic human tastes and is vital for seasoning and preserving food. Because of its importance, salt was historically a valuable commodity in Baluchistan and in some areas was even used as a form of currency. This bag was used to transport and store salt. The bag’s narrow neck can be folded over to prevent its contents from spilling. [Caleigh White '2020]