Belt Item Number: Ab313 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Long rectangular belt with two sets of buttons at either end. Belt is embellished with green and white triangular beaded sections that are separated by red rectangular sections of flat woven beads. Beads are sewn onto a brown fibre backing.
History Of Use
Early 20th century (or earlier) Zulu 'hip belt'.
Item History
- Made in South Africa
- Owned by B.C. Provincial Museum before November 17, 1977
- Received from B.C. Provincial Museum (Transferring institution) on November 17, 1977
What
Who
- Culture
- Zulu
- Previous Owner
- B.C. Provincial Museum
- Received from
- B.C. Provincial Museum (Transferring institution)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- South Africa
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 17, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on November 17, 1977
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles; beadwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0424/0013