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Chest Ornament

MOA: University of British Columbia

3660/12

Beaded choker-style chest ornament with fringe. The band is white with four designs, each composed of four small rectangles, in smaller green and black beads. The top and bottom rows of the band have alternating beads in green and black. Fringe extends down from the band and is shorter at the sides, and lengthens to a point at centre. Each piece of fringe starts with two green and then two white beads with an overall design of a black, green and then white beads following the V-shape of the fringe, ending with alternating green and white beads where two strands connect at the ends. Loop and bead closure.

  • Type of Item ornament
  • Culture Zulu
  • Material glass, fibre
  • Measurements height 22.1 cm, width 37.5 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Ruth Phillips
  • Received from Ruth Phillips
  • Made in South Africa
  • Ownership Date before March 5, 2024
  • Acquisition Date on March 5, 2024
  • Item Classes beadwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3660/0012

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