U-18 Beadwork
Object Type
Beadwork
Object Number
JL-U-18
Artist
Unknown
Date produced
Unknown
Attribution/location
Natal chiefdoms, North Nguni
Dimensions (cms)
34.8 x 11.8 x 0.5; Panel: 18 x 8
Description

Beadwork ornament. Panel, predominantly
of navy blue and turquoise beads with an overall pattern of lozenges outlined in white and four large
red lozenges outlined in white and navy blue.

Provenance
Unknown
Additional information
This type of beadwork is called ulimi (tongue) and is worn suspended around the neck.
Classification
Beadwork
Digital rights
Brenthurst Library
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