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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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NecklaceK5.137

Flat panel band of beading with alternating stripes of red, black, white, green, blue, yellow, pink, and orange beads. There are three sections of the panel that are gathered together to create a thicker beaded band with multicoloured zigzag patterns on the front. Each end of the necklace has a thick beaded band and beaded toggles.

Culture
Zulu
Material
glass and fibre
Made in
Durban, Natal, South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceK5.156

Necklace composed of four panels in identical chevron beaded patterns in red, pink, green and black. All panels are rimmed with red beads. There is a loop at one end of the rectangular panels and a cluster of beads on an opposite panel that fit together to secure the necklace.

Culture
Zulu
Material
glass and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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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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LadleK5.25

Gourd ladle with white and red beading at lip, and a short handle consisting of a string of white beads. A long string of white and blue beads is attached to the tip and base of the handle.

Culture
Zulu
Material
gourd fruit, glass and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerK5.24

Gourd container with blue beads in ribbed design that covers the container from the bottom almost to the neck and is decorated with several white, nearly triangular beaded shapes. A blue, red and black beaded strap attaches at the top of the beading on the container.

Culture
Zulu
Material
glass, gourd fruit and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerK5.23

Gourd container decorated with blue, white and pink beaded net covering and with an attached rolled fabric stopper with blue, white and red beading. A short, single strand of pink, white and black beading serves as a handle.

Culture
Zulu
Material
gourd fruit, glass and fibre
Made in
South 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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ContainerK5.20

Gourd container. Body beaded with black triangles on a white background. Border of light blue beads. A single strand light blue bead handle. Rolled fabric stopper beaded in blue and attached to the container with the handle.

Culture
Zulu
Material
gourd fruit, glass and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerK5.19

Gourd container decorated on lower portion with white beads and simple linear designs in pink, blue and red. Two single beaded strands, one ending in a loop, attach around the neck.

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