Beaded ornament, umgingqo
Artist
North Nguni
Date1895-1906
Mediumglass beads, fabric, brass buttons, fiber
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Ann E. Catlin
Object number1937.52.136
DescriptionTwo beaded rope stitched together at the ends; Background of white beads; Each roll has 5 colored motifs of three colors; On both ends and in the center are oblong-shaped motifs of red, black and vaseline yellow; Two motifs black, red and sky blue between; Ends bordered with 2 rows of sky blue and translucent red; Brass buttons attached with 2 large (6mm) translucent red wtih white core beads, and loopsOn View
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