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BeltK5.96

Three green beaded rolls with a beaded geometric patterned flap consisting of a blue x-shape with two red diagonal lines, both of which have triangles outlined by black on a white background. The flap is bordered by red beads with some blue along the inner bottom. Three pink beaded rolls with a full fringe of red, white, and blue beads. The three green beaded rolls and the three pink beaded rolls are attached by three open work beaded bands and brass buttons on each side. Sections of beaded, rolled fabric.

Culture
Zulu
Material
glass, fibre and brass metal
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeltK5.95

Long piece of rolled fabric covered with alternating sections of white and pink beads separated by black bands. No fasteners at ends.

Culture
Nguni
Material
glass and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeltK5.94

Band of braided and flat coiled plant fibre, fully beaded on the exterior. Geometric design of beads in green 'H' and 'U' like shapes, separated by vertical bands of blue and red on a white background. Brass buttons between the beaded strips, and skin ties.

Culture
Zulu ?
Material
glass, brass metal, skin and plant fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeltK5.93

Braided grass band with one side embellished with open work beading in white, red, and green. Thin twisted strand of grass is attached to the headband and from it hangs blue, white, and red beading. Two white beads are attached to the tip of each end of the thin strand.

Culture
Zulu
Material
grass and glass
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PanelK5.92

Long band of fabric with a large section covered with beadwork in white, blue, and red, on one side . One end is covered in linear beaded designs, while the other end has two rectangular areas without beading. Fringed in white beads. The fabric looks like hide, but is actually heavy cloth.

Culture
Xhosa ?
Material
glass and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeltK5.90

Open work band of white, blue, and red beads that connects to a full brown fibre fringe that is trimmed with red beads. There is a loop at one end of the white band and a metal bead at the other end that fit together to secure the belt.

Culture
Zulu
Material
glass, fibre and brass metal
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeltK5.86

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.

Culture
Zulu
Material
grass, brass metal, fibre and glass
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeltK5.85

Twisted and flat coiled band beaded on the exterior. Black and red simple geometric design on a white background. White, red, and blue beaded fringes at either end each tipped with a brass bell.

Culture
Zulu
Material
grass, fibre, brass metal and glass
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Beaded PanelK5.84

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.

Culture
Zulu ?
Material
glass and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Breast CoverK5.82

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.

Culture
Xhosa ?
Material
skin, fibre, glass and ochre pigment
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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