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1905.38.28

Imitation of carnelian pendant [LMo 14/09/2011]

1905.38.28

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Collection type
Object
Description
Imitation of carnelian pendant [LMo 14/09/2011]
Geographical reference
Zimbabwe
Africa > Eastern Africa > Zimbabwe
Matabeleland Bulawayo
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1905
Date collected
By 1905
Acquisition information
Donated: 1905
Materials and processes
Material Cellulose Nitrate
Object numbers
Accession number: 1905.38.28
Research and responses

Cellulose nitrate, also called celluloid, was invented and introduced in the 1860’s, when it was used to imitate materials such as amber, carnelian, ivory and coral [RTS 5/1/2004].

Search terms: Ornament, Trade, Pendant

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