Plant Material Item Number: Aa136 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Soft plant fibre, beige in colour, beaten flat and gathered in a bundle.
History Of Use
Ostrich eggshell beads would be individually wrapped in this plant fibre. The fibre is from a large, aromatic bulb.
Cultural Context
Used as part of shell bead manufacture.
Specific Techniques
After wrapping, the beads are strung and the necklace is rubbed with a mixture of red ochre and gemsbok fat. A piece of limestone is used to smooth beads to a glassy finish.
Item History
- Made in Botswana
- Collected between 1967 and 1975
- Owned by Frank A. Gaudin before September 15, 1975
- Received from Frank A. Gaudin (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on September 15, 1975
What
- Name
- Plant Material
- Identification Number
- Aa136
- Type of Item
- material
- Material
- plant fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- dried
- Overall
- height 9.5 cm, diameter 4.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Khoisan ?
- Previous Owner
- Frank A. Gaudin
- Received from
- Frank A. Gaudin (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Botswana
When
- Collection Date
- between 1967 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before September 15, 1975
- Acquisition Date
- on September 15, 1975
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0287/0111