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1997.19.17

Beadwork waist ornament.

1997.19.17

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Collection type
Object
Description
Beadwork waist ornament.
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1997
Date collected
By 1997
Acquisition information
Donated: 1997
Materials and processes
Material Animal Hide Skin, Material Bead, Material Metal, Process Beadwork
Dimensions
Width: max 160 mm, Length: max 930 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1997.19.17
Research and responses

According to Robert Nyamushosho (Lecturer of Archaeology at the University of Cape Town), this apron would have been worn around the waist as a percussion instrument, possibly during dances which would also involve According to Robert Nyamushosho (Lecturer of Archaeology at the University of Cape Town), this apron would have been worn around the waist as a percussion instrument, possibly during dances similar to ankle rattles (ankle rattles).

Search terms: Clothing, Ornament, Bead, Music, Apron, Waist Ornament, Belt, Musical Instrument, Groin-cover

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