Beaded loindress, udidla
Artist
North Nguni
Date1895-1906
Mediumglass trade beads, vegetable fiber, fabric
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Ann E. Catlin
Object number1937.52.176
DescriptionOne end has 4.5 cm long beaded fringe. The fringe consists of royal blue, white, and red/white core beads. They are attached to a long section of beads: 2 horizontal rows of red beads and 1 row of large 94 mm) white beads. This pattern continues after the fringe part. It is discontinued directly above the fringe and is replaced by 2 rows of the large white beads. Worn by young girls.On View
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