Belt Item Number: K5.98 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Several braided bands of grass are bundled together to form a thick belt strap. Strap is embellished with three sections of striped beading. Striped beading design are in white, black, red, and green. Skin ties are at both ends of the belt.
History Of Use
Isibhamba type of belt, worn by North Nguni married women after childbirth (see ‘Zulu Treasures’, p. 142, fig. G35).
Item History
- Made in South Africa during 1900
- 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
- during 1900
- Ownership Date
- before July 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during July 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0025/0063