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Snuff ContainerK5.59

Beaded snuff container with twisted black and white beaded strands to form a strap. There are red accent beads in between the sections of colour on the strap. The container portion is covered in beaded sections of black and pink and accented with a single white beaded spiral down the length of the container. Each end is rimed with red and white beads. The strap is attached to gourd plugs found at each end of the container.

Culture
Zulu
Material
fibre, glass, bamboo grass and gourd fruit
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceK5.58

Narrow band of blue white, and black beads. Tassel of blue, white, and black beads at the top secured by a white button.

Culture
Xhosa
Material
glass, plastic and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentK5.56

Single strand of black, white, and red beads with four long tassels of brown thread.

Culture
Nguni
Material
glass and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceK5.55

Wooden beads alternating with black and white or all black bead sections. There is a white circular button bead at one end.

Culture
Zulu
Material
glass, wood, fibre and shell ?
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceK4.19

Five black horns strung together with cord and braided tassels that attach together through holes at either side of the top of each horn. Metal wire is strung through necklace.

Culture
Nguni ?
Material
fibre, horn and metal
Made in
South Africa ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pubic ApronK5.54

Small apron, or pubic cover. Band is beaded with a red and white lozenge pattern on a blue background. Long fringe, mainly of white and black beads, with one blue and three red beads on each strand.

Culture
Xhosa
Material
skin, glass and fibre
Made in
Natal, South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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WaistbandK5.53

Beaded band with open work sections of white, red, green, and blue with cord ties.

Culture
Zulu
Material
glass and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceK5.52

Strands of yellow and black beads separated by large round white beads. There are beaded loops on each end. Round cream coloured button attached to one of the beaded strands.

Culture
Nguni
Material
glass, bone ? and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceK5.51

Necklace composed of eight strands of light purple glass beads.

Culture
Nguni
Material
glass and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceK5.50

Single strand of blue, red, black and white beads connecting two rectangular panels. One of the panels is blue, has three connecting diamond shapes down the middle and is framed in white and blue beads. The other panel consists of rows of white, black, red, and blue beads. There is a blue beaded loop at one end and a white button at the other that fit together to secure the necklace.

Culture
Xhosa
Material
glass, fibre and shell
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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