Beaded ornament
Artist
North Nguni
Date1895-1906
Mediumglass beads, cord, fiber
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Ann E. Catlin
Object number1937.52.141
DescriptionBeaded tab on cord. Tab has a top border of 2 rows of beads divided into 3 sections separated by 1 white bead. The middle is black and the two other sections are traslucent red/white core. The bottom border is red with vaseline yellow, black beads at either end. One pink seed is at one end. Tab has a checkerboard pattern of royal blue and white with 1 diamond and 1 arrow-shaped motifs in mauve and white checkerboard. Heavy, twisted cord with knot in center.On View
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North Nguni
