Collection | ABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection |
Object Name | Headband (?) |
Forehead Band (?) |
Necklet |
Personal Ornament |
301 |
Object Number | ABDUA:7520 |
Other Number | H224 |
Other Number Type | old number |
Brief Description | Headband/ 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. |
Dimensions | L: 750 x W (widest part): 39 x Th: 8mm |
Materials | Leather, ox skin, glass beads, cotton thread |
Condition | Fair |
Completeness | Complete |
Technique | Beading/ weaving |
Maker | Zulu People? |
Place Key | Africa, South Africa? |
Field Collector | Rose, Dr. I. (Uganda Railway Company) |
Aquisition Source | Rose, Dr. I. (Uganda Railway Company) |