Belt Item Number: Ab312 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Eight bands of fibre coils covered with sections of red, white, and green beads. Thin band of red beads near the ends. Alternating sections of white, red, green, and red follow the length of the belt. There are green looped fibre ties at each end of the belt. A black and white scalloped beaded fringe outlines the bottom edge of the belt.
History Of Use
Early 20th century umutsha type of belt.
Item History
- Made in South Africa before 1930
- 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
- Creation Date
- before 1930
- Ownership Date
- before November 17, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on November 17, 1977
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0424/0012