Necklace Item Number: Ab328 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Long band of green and white beads at one end that attaches to a rectangular beaded panel at the other end. There are two brass beads on either side of the top of the rectangular beaded panel and one brass bead on the opposite end of the necklace. A green beaded loop is closest to the rectangular panel.
History Of Use
Iqabane (Zulu name) 'tab' necklace. Most likely Zulu origin; first half of 20th century.
Item History
- Made in South Africa ? between 1900 and 1950
- Owned by B.C. Provincial Museum before November 17, 1977
- Received from B.C. Provincial Museum (Transferring institution) on November 17, 1977
What
- Name
- Necklace
- Identification Number
- Ab328
- Type of Item
- necklace
- Material
- glass, brass metal and fibre
- Overall
- height 34.0 cm, width 6.0 cm, depth 1.0 cm
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
- between 1900 and 1950
- Ownership Date
- before November 17, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on November 17, 1977
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0424/0028