Beadwork ornament
Artist
North Nguni
Date1895-1906
Mediumvegetable fiber, glass trade beads
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Ann E. Catlin
Object number1937.52.103
DescriptionBeadwork tab attached to cord loop. Tab has top border of 2 rows of vaseline yellow beads sewn onto cord. At each end 2 white and 2 blue beads. 1 end has 2 mauve beads. Bottom border of white with 2 red beads on each end. The center of the tab has a square of white beads bordered by two rows of red beads all around it. Background checkerboard pattern of blue and mauve beads placed 4 together to form a series of small squares.On View
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