Breast Cover Item Number: K5.82 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Many long strands of black and white beads attached to a thin skin strap. Each strand begins with black beads but is predominantly made of white beads.
History Of Use
Dance regalia breast cover - worn above breast, with a skirt. South Nguni; Xhosa or possibly Bomvana?
Item History
- Made in South Africa before 1920
- Owned by British Museum before August 1960
- Received from British Museum (Exchanger) during August 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Xhosa ?
- Previous Owner
- British Museum
- Received from
- British Museum (Exchanger)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- South Africa
When
- Creation Date
- before 1920
- Ownership Date
- before August 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during August 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0022/0114