Beaded ornament, umgingqo
Artist
North Nguni
Date1895-1906
Mediumglass beads, brass button, fabric
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Ann E. Catlin
Object number1937.52.135
DescriptionBeaded rope. Pattern of 4 sections of opaque white beads (11-12 cm wide) 2 sections of black with vaseline yellow diamonds bordered by 2 rows of red. 2 sections of blue and black forming uneven stripes and 3 rows of each color, bordered by 2 red rows. Center pattern consists of blue zig-zag on black background bordered with 2 rows white and 2 rows of red. Fastener at one end of brass with loop beaded with black beads. One red and pink bead at base.On View
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