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Strands of Beads
Strands of Beads

Strands of Beads

Artist
Date4000-332 BCE
MediumEgyptian faience beads, modern cotton string
DimensionsLength of longest strand 44 cm. doubled
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineMusuem collection
Object number1976.44.24 LA
DescriptionTwo triple strands and one double strand of faience beads joined at a cylindrical blue faience bead. Small disks of brown, black, tan, or shades of blue, and tubular beads of bright blue. All glazed, on cotton string.
On View
On view
Collections
Loose beads and strands
PONDO
early 20th century
String of beads
North Nguni
1985-1906
Strand of beads
Zulu artist
1847-1862
Beaded pouch, isikhwama
North Nguni
1895-1906
Tab with loose beads
Zulu artist
collected 1908-10
Beaded decoration, or necklace
PONDO
early 20th century
Amulet in the Form of a Lion-Headed Goddess
EGYPTIAN, LATE PERIOD
664-332 BCE
Beaded ornament
PONDO
early 20th century
Double string of beads
Natal or Zululand
1847-1862