Belt Item Number: K5.86 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Braided and flat coiled grass band beaded on the exterior. Beaded design in rows of white, blue, and red. Two bands of six brass buttons. Another brass button is at either end. Twisted cord ties with yellow and blue bead ends.
History Of Use
Zulu married woman's belt, called umumba or isifociya / ixhama.
Narrative
Collected by Captain E. M. Wilmot.
Item History
- Made in South Africa between 1850 and 1900
- Collected between 1899 and 1902
- Owned by Edmond M. Wilmot
- Owned by Francis H. Wilmot before March 14, 1960
- Received from Francis H. Wilmot (Donor) on March 14, 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Zulu
- Previous Owner
- Edmond M. Wilmot and Francis H. Wilmot
- Received from
- Francis H. Wilmot (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- South Africa
When
- Creation Date
- between 1850 and 1900
- Collection Date
- between 1899 and 1902
- Ownership Date
- before March 14, 1960
- Acquisition Date
- on March 14, 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 102
- Accession Number
- 0019/0022