Belt Item Number: K5.95 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Long piece of rolled fabric covered with alternating sections of white and pink beads separated by black bands. No fasteners at ends.
History Of Use
Possibly worn as an umbhijo type of belt or necklace? (fasteners gone); North Nguni style.
Item History
- Made in South Africa during 1900
- Owned by Union College before July 1960
- Received from Union College (Donor) during July 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Nguni
- Previous Owner
- Union College
- Received from
- Union College (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- South Africa
When
- Creation Date
- during 1900
- Ownership Date
- before July 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during July 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 102
- Accession Number
- 0025/0067