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Pubic ApronK5.54

Small apron, or pubic cover. Band is beaded with a red and white lozenge pattern on a blue background. Long fringe, mainly of white and black beads, with one blue and three red beads on each strand.

Culture
Xhosa
Material
skin, glass and fibre
Made in
Natal, South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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WaistbandK5.53

Beaded band with open work sections of white, red, green, and blue with cord ties.

Culture
Zulu
Material
glass and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceK5.52

Strands of yellow and black beads separated by large round white beads. There are beaded loops on each end. Round cream coloured button attached to one of the beaded strands.

Culture
Nguni
Material
glass, bone ? and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceK5.51

Necklace composed of eight strands of light purple glass beads.

Culture
Nguni
Material
glass and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceK5.50

Single strand of blue, red, black and white beads connecting two rectangular panels. One of the panels is blue, has three connecting diamond shapes down the middle and is framed in white and blue beads. The other panel consists of rows of white, black, red, and blue beads. There is a blue beaded loop at one end and a white button at the other that fit together to secure the necklace.

Culture
Xhosa
Material
glass, fibre and shell
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceK5.46

Large yellow beads and smaller red beads strung on plant fibre cord.

Culture
Zulu
Material
glass and plant fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HeadbandK5.29

Sections of black, white, blue, green, pink, and red beads in open stringing.

Culture
Zulu
Material
glass and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LadleK5.25

Gourd ladle with white and red beading at lip, and a short handle consisting of a string of white beads. A long string of white and blue beads is attached to the tip and base of the handle.

Culture
Zulu
Material
gourd fruit, glass and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerK5.23

Gourd container decorated with blue, white and pink beaded net covering and with an attached rolled fabric stopper with blue, white and red beading. A short, single strand of pink, white and black beading serves as a handle.

Culture
Zulu
Material
gourd fruit, glass and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerK5.20

Gourd container. Body beaded with black triangles on a white background. Border of light blue beads. A single strand light blue bead handle. Rolled fabric stopper beaded in blue and attached to the container with the handle.

Culture
Zulu
Material
gourd fruit, glass and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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