Camel Bag

Sudan c. 2016

This colorful woven camel bag (or travel bag) was a gift to Ambassador Jerry P. Lanier on the occasion of his departure in 2016 as Chargé d’Affaires at U.S. Embassy Khartoum and in appreciation for his service while in Sudan. It was a gift from Issam al Sheik, an entrepreneur and leader of the Batahin tribe in Sudan.

  • Source/Credit: Gift of Ambassador Jerry P. Lanier and Dr. Catherine Kanneberg
  • Catalog Number: 2017.0049.02
  • Created: c. 2016
  • Acquired: 2016

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