apron; waistband

An outstanding example of South African beadwork, comprising a three-roll waistband in pink, white, and blue, with attached apron panel and tassels.

This three-roll waistband with attached apron panel and tassels is an outstanding example of South African beadwork. Stylistically, it relates more closely to Zulu beadwork, although it may originate among Xhosa-speakers close to the Zulu/Xhosa border region.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
27.404
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 400 mm x 650 mm x 20 mm 1.1 kg
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
glass; metal
CATEGORY
Anthropology: Ethnography
LOCATION
World Gallery > Africa > South Africa - prestige
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