Beaded waistband
Artist
North Nguni
Date1895-1906
Mediumglass trade beads, grass, fiber
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Ann E. Catlin
Object number1937.52.240
DescriptionEnds of belt are rounded. Perimeter: 3 rows of beads. Inner row is red outer two alternate between groups of blue and white beads with 2 red beads in between each color change. The inner section alternates between sections of vaseline yellow and white beads. In between each color change is a vertical row of red and 1 black. Small squares of 4 beads alternate colors red and blue throughout the length of the belt. They are in the middle of the belt. Six strings extend off one end, 4 strings off the other. They have small white medium red (1.6 cm) and large transparent faceted yellow beads (1.6 cm) strung on them.On View
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