Beaded ornament, umgingqo
Artist
North Nguni
Date1895-1906
Mediumglass beads, textile, fiber, brass buttons
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Ann E. Catlin
Object number1937.52.146
DescriptionBeaded rope: pattern of 2 sections of white with a diamond in the center of pink with red border. At both ends, there are two rows of large (3 mm) pink beads then 1 row black, 2 rows red, 3 rows of vaseline yellow, 3 rows of sky blue, 3 rows of vaseline yellow, 2 rows of red, 1 row of black. There is a striped band in the center in the same pattern which divides the necklace. The cords which attach the brass buttons on the ends are 1 large (4 mm) light blue on each side, one large red/white core bead. One of the end buttons also has a loop attached. 2 brass buttons. Red beads are translucent with white core, others opaque. (second strand from top in photo)On View
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