Beaded ornament
Artist:
North Nguni
Date: 1895-1906
Medium: glass trade beads, fabric cord, sinew
Classification: Costume
Credit Line: Gift of Ann E. Catlin
Object number: 1937.52.163
DescriptionBeaded tab on undecorated cord. Tab has a top border of 2 rows of translucent red/white core beads with a single vaseline yellow bead at each end. Tab has a bottom border of red beads with a single vaseline yellow bead at each corner. Tab has a royal blue and white checked background with a mauve "X" pattern. Tab is attached to an undecorated cord of fabric.