Beaded ornament, ibhege
Artist
North Nguni
Date1895-1906
Mediumglass beads, fiber
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Ann E. Catlin
Object number1937.52.151
DescriptionBeaded tab on beaded band. Band has a top border of 2 rows of mauve beads sewn onto cord. Bottom border is 1 row of vaseline yellow*. Band pattern is 3 vertical rows of 2 rows of rayal blue and 3 rows of white (1 of 4 rows). Large red bead 94 mm) at end by loop. Other end has brass button and red bead. Tab has bottom border of/red row and 1 row of vaseline yellow. Background is white with 3 black triangles with red borders on the sides.*with 1 red seed bead at two ends
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