Record

CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameHeadband (?)
Forehead Band (?)
Necklet
Personal Ornament
301
Object NumberABDUA:7520
Other NumberH224
Other Number Typeold number
Brief DescriptionHeadband/ forehead band in four joined rows of woven black seed beads and larger globular white beads, with three thin strands of leather for tying the headband at the back. There are also two long looped strands of striped black and white seed beads attached to one side on the leather, likely designed to hang down from the back of the head of the wearer.
DimensionsL: 750 x W (widest part): 39 x Th: 8mm
MaterialsLeather, ox skin, glass beads, cotton thread
ConditionFair
CompletenessComplete
TechniqueBeading/ weaving
MakerZulu People?
Place KeyAfrica, South Africa?
Field CollectorRose, Dr. I. (Uganda Railway Company)
Aquisition SourceRose, Dr. I. (Uganda Railway Company)
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