South African Beadwork
Artist: African
Location: British Museum
Materials: beadwork
Gift:
Review number: 885 (1933)
Description:
Collection of about 140 examples of beadwork personal ornaments and other objects from the Xhosa near Tsolo, South Africa. The collection includes beadwork necklaces and neck rings, tobacco pouches, waistbands, bead fringes for blankets and beaded flasks. There are also a few other objects such as snuff-bottles, spoons, fly-whisks, dolls and charms included in the collection.
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