agelgel (Bread Container)

Used to carry flat bread.

Circular basket (parts a-b) with a coil construction of base (part b) and lid (part a); sides are coiled and imbricated. Exterior of both parts are covered with calfskin; stripes of skin are also used for the carrying strap which attaches at two points to the sides of the base. There are four looped straps attached to the sides of the base to secure the lid. Skin strips are stitched around the circumference of both the lid and the base. The lid has small, vertical sides and a conical shaped top with a thin leather strap attached at the tip.