Necklace Item Number: Af491 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small, cylindrical, lusterless black with white and red beads in alternating sequence. The necklace is strung on black cotton thread which is tied in two places.
History Of Use
Bead necklaces made by women elders over the age of fifty to be worn by women and children at mourning. Black, red, and white, most common colours.
Cultural Context
ceremonial; ornamental
Item History
- Made in Kumasi, Ghana
- Owned by Akosua Dodoo before September 19, 1978
- Received from Akosua Dodoo (Donor) on November 15, 1978
What
Who
- Culture
- Asante
- Previous Owner
- Akosua Dodoo
- Received from
- Akosua Dodoo (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kumasi, Ghana
When
- Ownership Date
- before September 19, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on November 15, 1978
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0499/0001