Exotic Skin Bag Appraisal

Patchwork Leather and Snakeskin Tote Bag

This is a large, rectangular tote bag, primarily constructed from a vibrant and eclectic patchwork of leather materials. The main body of the bag features vertical strips of various colored leathers, including solid hues like bright red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple, interspersed with strips of what appears to be embossed or genuine snakeskin leather in natural tones as well as dyed variations. The snakeskin patterns exhibit different scales and textures. The overall color scheme is highly diverse and eye-catching. The bag has two sturdy top handles, which are a braided construction of black and gold-toned material, possibly leather cording with metallic threads or beads, connected to the bag via gold-toned hardware. There is also a removable or adjustable shoulder strap made of a softer, light brown, possibly suede or nubuck leather, which appears to be attached with clips. This strap features decorative tassels at both ends, one in a multi-toned, possibly white and black, and another in a yellow or gold color, alongside snakeskin patterned strips. The interior lining is not visible, but the top edge of the bag appears to have a contrasting dark brown or black trim. The construction seems robust, with visible stitching along the seams of the patchwork, indicating careful assembly. There are no obvious signs of significant wear, damage, or repairs visible from the provided image, but the material choices suggest a bohemian or eclectic style, likely from the late 20th or early 21st century. The quality appears good, given the variety of materials and the braided handles.