Necklace Item Number: K4.147 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Half of a kaoke pear with a few white beads and a grass ring strung on thread.
Cultural Context
Kaoke charm worn by pregnant woman to prevent her being cut into 2 when someone swears falsely in front of her.
Item History
- Made in Zambia
- Collected between 1956 and 1965
- Owned by Marie-Claire Delahaye before November 1969
- Received from Marie-Claire Delahaye (Donor) during November 1969
What
Who
- Culture
- Southern African
- Previous Owner
- Marie-Claire Delahaye
- Received from
- Marie-Claire Delahaye (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Zambia
When
- Collection Date
- between 1956 and 1965
- Ownership Date
- before November 1969
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1969
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0158/0048