Ear Ornament Item Number: K5.60 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Ear ornament. Three circles of coiled brass wire with bead border and connections. Mainly white but with some red and blue beaded accents overall. Two metal beads hang from the bottom beaded strands.
Item History
- Made in South Africa before 1915
- Collected during 1915
- Owned by Richard Langdon and Mrs. Richard Langdon
- Owned by R. Moir Maclagan before August 24, 1960
- Received from R. Moir Maclagan (Donor) on August 24, 1960
What
- Name
- Ear Ornament
- Identification Number
- K5.60
- Type of Item
- ornament
- Material
- glass and brass metal
- Overall
- height 30.0 cm, width 6.0 cm, depth 0.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Zulu ?
- Previous Owner
- Richard Langdon, Mrs. Richard Langdon and R. Moir Maclagan
- Received from
- R. Moir Maclagan (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- South Africa
When
- Creation Date
- before 1915
- Collection Date
- during 1915
- Ownership Date
- before August 24, 1960
- Acquisition Date
- on August 24, 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 0032/0013 a