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Catalog Number

CAS 0152-0006   CAS 0152-0006; Bracelet
Category Bead & Leatherwork; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Matabele Land
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Native cordage; Glass beads; Sinew
Description Circular bracelet comprised of small glass beads (mostly pink with several light blue ones) strung on sinew and wrapped diagonally around core of braided native cordage.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 8.5