Accession Number
2014/2.32

Title
Beaded Necklace

Artist(s)
Nguni

Artist Nationality
Nguni

Object Creation Date
19th century - 20th century

Medium & Support
plastic beads, string

Dimensions
29 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 74.93 x 3.18 cm )

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

Physical Description
Beaded necklace in lattice pattern. White beads on brown thread with three sections of green, black, and red beaded stripes. Long threads at end with four red beads on each. Threads are 18 inches long.

Primary Object Classification
Jewelry

Primary Object Type
beadwork

Collection Area
African

Rights
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Keywords
jewelry
jewelry making
ornaments