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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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BagK5.48

Striped white, green, and pink rectangular-shaped bag with a long white, pink, black, and green double-stranded strap. Short beaded fringe in black, green, and white at the bottom of the bag.

Culture
Zulu
Material
glass and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceK5.46

Large yellow beads and smaller red beads strung on plant fibre cord.

Culture
Zulu
Material
glass and plant fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spear PointK5.41

Spear with triangular-shaped steel spearhead that has a central ridge and has been decorated with undulating low relief lines along the length of its shaft. The end of the spear shaft is secured within the top of the broken wooden shaft with strips of hide.

Culture
Zulu
Material
steel metal, wood and skin
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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WhipK5.40

Leather whip with overall cylindrical shape that tapers to a point. Hole at butt end. Dark brown in colour.

Culture
Zulu
Material
leather skin
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spear PointK4.107

Spear point, square in cross section, with a round, hollow shank that has an open seam.

Culture
Southern African ?
Material
iron metal
Made in
Southern Africa, Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerK5.21

Gourd container with pink, white, green, blue, red and black beaded net covering and single strand handle. Rolled fabric stopper with the same beadwork pattern.

Culture
Zulu
Material
gourd fruit, glass and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerK5.14

Gourd container with a geometric design of copper wires that have been inserted into the surface.

Culture
Zulu
Material
gourd fruit and copper metal
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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WhipK5.11

Thin brown handle that is slightly wider at the bottom and curves and tapers around in a U-shape. Small piece of braided yellow fibre is attached to the end.

Culture
Zulu
Material
leather skin and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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WhipK5.9

Long wooden handle with a brass cartridge on end. Whip is braided and attached to the end of the handle.

Culture
Zulu ?
Material
leather skin, brass metal and wood
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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