Donor: Robert I. Orlins / Culture or time period: Northern African cultures / Materials: Paper (fiber product) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Handled plaque of players and flag cigarette packs, accession number 5-16885, described as Rectuangular plaque with handled constructed of Flag and Players Navy cut cigarette packs sewn together. 3 rows of red and yellow Flag packs, then 1 row of 6 Players packs (1 pack forming handle then 3 more rows Flag packs. Red cloth stitched border. 2 paper labels).

Hearst Museum object titled Neck worn amulet, accession number 5-16898, described as Leather neck worn amulet. Would hav been strung on a cord, through a casing which is sewn wiht a leather thong. Probably contained a paper mandala.

Hearst Museum object titled Wall decoration or mat, accession number 5-16887, described as Oval wall decoration or mat formed from 12 paper Hazzan-Kodosoli & Co. cigarette packages trimmed and sewn into a circle. 5.2x4.2 cm oval centre is filled with a magazine photo of a smiling, winking woman. Outer edge finished with triangular bits of paper sewn to the edge to form a border several of which are missing. Cigarette packs are olive green and wine or magenta with black or white print.