Ornament Item Number: K5.56 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Single strand of black, white, and red beads with four long tassels of brown thread.
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
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1809/0006