Beaded ornament, umgingqo
Artist
North Nguni
Date1895-1906
Mediumglass trade beads, fabric, brass button, vegetable fiber
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Ann E. Catlin
Object number1937.52.170
DescriptionSmall ornament mostly of white beads. Three sections with 2 rows of red on each end and a striped pattern in between. Two of the section are sky blue and black. One is mauve with black. At each end of the collar are 2 rows of olive beads and one row of black. One end has a brass button. Red beads are translucent, others opaque.On View
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