Accession Number
2014/2.52

Title
Beaded Patch

Artist(s)
Nguni

Artist Nationality
Nguni

Object Creation Date
19th century - 20th century

Medium & Support
plastic beads, string, fabric, leather

Dimensions
6 3/4 x 6 1/4 in. ( 17.15 x 15.88 cm )

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

Physical Description
Beaded patch with white background with stripes. Four stripes of blue and black beads. Twelve diagonal shorter stripes of black, blue and red. Red bead trim on one end. Button trim on two ends. One round blue tack at one corner. Leather border on back, white tag attached.

Primary Object Classification
Jewelry

Primary Object Type
beadwork

Collection Area
African

Rights
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Keywords
jewelry
jewelry making
ornaments