Accession Number
2014/2.29

Title
Beaded Patch

Artist(s)
Nguni

Artist Nationality
Nguni

Object Creation Date
19th century - 20th century

Medium & Support
plastic beads, string

Dimensions
6 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 15.88 x 6.35 cm )

Credit Line
Gift of the Robbins Center for Cross Cultural Communications in memory of Warren M. Robbins

Physical Description
Beaded patch. Main section in small white beads with yellow rectangle in small beads and some green and blue stripes. Red beaded tassles on either end. Brown thread. Loose long thread coming off end.

Primary Object Classification
Jewelry

Primary Object Type
beadwork

Collection Area
African

Rights
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Keywords
jewelry
jewelry making
ornaments