Breechcloth or belt
Artist
North Nguni
Date1895-1906
Mediumglass trade beads, vegetable fiber, brass buttons
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Ann E. Catlin
Object number1937.52.78
DescriptionA woven straw band with outer side edged entirely with two rows of white glass beads. 21 brass buttons are attached along outside of band. There are 15 dangling strands of bands (tassels); The pattern starts with a single blue and red bead, then 'loops' of white beads, then 7 blue, 2 red, 1 blue; This pattern continues, ending with white 'loops' Beads range in size from 2-4 mm.On View
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