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Beaded ornament - umgexo
Artist:
Northern Nguni
Medium: glass trade beads, fiber cord
Classification: Costume
Credit Line: Museum collection
Object number: 2003.4.197 LA
DescriptionString of double row of mauve beads sewn onto fiber cord. Lacework of blue beads attached with translucent red w/ white core. Tab is openwork of 5 rows of mauve, 2 white, and five mauve beads separated by blue and translucent red w/ white core. Bottom row of 3 mm red w/ white core beads, white bead on either end. Top row of double blue beads sewn to cord. Fastens with large 7 mm blue bead.
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