Necklace

MOA: University of British Columbia

3660/17

Necklace with a flat rectangular beaded panel with two columns of small repeating diamonds (black, white and light blue) on a white ground that are separated by vertical orange lines. The top and bottom edges are lined with black beads. Small loops of orange-red beads hang from the bottom edge with a larger black spherical bead at the bottom of each loop that is flanked by small white beads. The top of the panel is connected to two beaded straps - one is mainly orange-red, and the other is alternating black and white beads. There are buttons in the top two corners of the panel. Loop and button closure.


  • Type of Item necklace
  • Culture South African
  • Material glass, fibre, shell
  • Measurements height 34.0 cm, width 12.7 cm, depth 1.0 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 3660/0017