Ornament Item Number: K5.83 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bead coil in the shape of an elongated inward curving u form. Rolled fabric covered with rows of beads. The ends are with rows of blue, yellow, red, green, and black while the sides are white and the middle is with rows of red, green, pink, and black.
History Of Use
Umgingqo or umbhijo type of necklace or band (fasteners gone); North Nguni, possibly Zulu.
Item History
- Made in South Africa before 1940
- Owned by Union College before July 1960
- Received from Union College (Donor) during July 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Zulu ?
- Previous Owner
- Union College
- Received from
- Union College (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- South Africa
When
- Creation Date
- before 1940
- Ownership Date
- before July 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during July 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- poor
- Current Location
- Case 102
- Accession Number
- 0025/0066