Necklace Item Number: K5.51 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Necklace composed of eight strands of light purple glass beads.
Narrative
Provenance unknown, however the piece is thought to have originated from a South Nguni group: Xhosa, Mfengu, Mpondo, Mpondomise, Hlubi, Bhaca, Bomvana or Thembu people.
Item History
- Made in South Africa
- Owned by Hampton House Antique Shop before March 1960
- Received from Hampton House Antique Shop (Seller) and Unknown (Funding source) during March 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Nguni
- Previous Owner
- Hampton House Antique Shop
- Received from
- Hampton House Antique Shop (Seller) and Unknown (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- South Africa
When
- Ownership Date
- before March 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during March 1960
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1809/0005