Beaded waistband, ixhama
Artist
North Nguni
Date1895-1906
Mediumglass beads, woven grass, brass buttons
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Ann E. Catlin
Object number1937.52.134
DescriptionFour sections of brass buttons, 2 of 6 and 2 of 4 separated by beads. Two rows of white beads outline the belt. Inside pattern of squares divided by 2 rows of translucent red beads in blue, yellow, pink and black interspersed with squares of white. Four fiber ties on each end with red and white beads on each tie. White beads on border are 3 mm, others 1-2 mm. Worn by married women.On View
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