Beaded Panel Item Number: K5.84 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Beaded panel in white with pink, black, and green geometric designs overall. The top rim is made up of pink beads while the bottom rim has a fringe made with large green and white beads. A twisted double strand of pink beads are attached to the bottom of the piece on both sides.
History Of Use
Use of piece uncertain: could be an apron or a necklace panel? Zulu or Basotho origin.
Item History
- Made in South Africa before 1930
- Owned by Wayne Suttles before 1960
- Received from Wayne Suttles (Seller) and University Purchase (Funding source) during 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Zulu ?
- Previous Owner
- Wayne Suttles
- Received from
- Wayne Suttles (Seller) and University Purchase (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- South Africa
When
- Creation Date
- before 1930
- Ownership Date
- before 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- poor
- Current Location
- Case 102
- Accession Number
- 2168/0005