Beaded Toothbrush

Accession Number
2014/2.37

Title
Beaded Toothbrush

Artist(s)
Nguni

Artist Nationality
Nguni

Object Creation Date
19th century - 20th century

Medium & Support
plastic beads, plastic toothbrush, string

Dimensions
6 1/4 x 1/2 in. ( 15.88 x 1.27 cm )

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

Physical Description
Beaded red toothbrush with striped beading covering in white, black, red, yellow and blue beads. Tassles near the toothbrush head. White string tied through hole at bottom of toothbrush.

Primary Object Classification
Jewelry

Primary Object Type
beadwork

Collection Area
African

Rights
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Keywords
jewelry
jewelry making
ornaments

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