Antique 1934 Bahamian Straw Woven Coin Purse Nassau Bahamas Folk Art Provinence For Sale

Rare Antique Bahamian Straw Woven Folk Art – Nassau Bahamas – Dated 1934

One has the strap detached. Please see photos.

Offered is an unusual and highly collectible pair of handwoven Bahamian straw pieces, accompanied by an original handwritten provenance note reading approximately “Nassau, Bahamas / March 4, 1934 / From Emily to Jean.”

Handcrafted from natural straw/palm fiber with intricate circular weaving, contrasting gray/blue woven accents, decorative looped edging, and braided straw cord. The pieces show considerable age, character, and handmade variation.

Date: 1934 inscription/provenance

Place: Nassau, Bahamas

Material: Natural straw/palm fiber

Style: Bahamian folk art / traditional strawcraft

Condition: Antique condition with age-related discoloration, fraying, loose fibers, wear and areas of separation. Please examine all photographs carefully.

A fascinating piece of early Bahamian tourist/folk craft with unusually strong provenance. Would make an excellent addition to a collection of Caribbean, Bahamian, maritime, or folk-art objects