Beaded ornament, ibhege
Artist
North Nguni
Date1895-1906
Mediumglass trade beads, string, cord
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Ann E. Catlin
Object number1937.52.187
DescriptionBeaded tab on openwork beaded band. Band has a top border of 2 rows of sky blue beads sewn onto the cord. Then openwork of 3 rows of mauve beads with a bottom border of translucent red/white core beads. The band has a string at one end with a large red/white core bead at the knot. The tab background pattern is of royal blue and white checkerboard with a mauve chevron design. The bottom border is a single row of red beads. The top row is a double row of mauve beads sewn onto the cord with 6 black beads at the corner. The top left corner if tab has a loop attached with 3 beads attached (blue, white red) before the knots. Beads: 3-5 mm.On View
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