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2000.21.11

One of two circular pieces of beadwork. The main colours used are white, blue, yellow, black and red. The use of the piece is unknown but is most likely a coaster to be placed under a drink to prevent marks on a table. [MdeA 24/11/2000]

2000.21.11

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Collection type
Object
Description
One of two circular pieces of beadwork. The main colours used are white, blue, yellow, black and red. The use of the piece is unknown but is most likely a coaster to be placed under a drink to prevent marks on a table. [MdeA 24/11/2000]
Person
Field collector Alexander Hadfield
PRM source A.C.F. Hadfield
Date / Period
Date made: Circa by 1950?, uncertain
Date collected
By circa 1950?
Acquisition information
Donated: 25/05/2000
Materials and processes
Material Bead, Material Cotton Seed Fibre Yarn Plant, Process Beadwork
Dimensions
Diameter: max 113 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2000.21.11

Search terms: Ornament, Food and Drink, Furniture Dwelling, Food Accessory, House-ornament