Ulimi (Necklace)

Zulu; Northern Nguni

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Caption

Zulu; Northern Nguni. Ulimi (Necklace), late 19th century. Glass seed beads, fiber, 15 x 2 1/2 in. (38.1 x 6.4 cm) L of neck band: 11 in. (27.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lorenz, 1996.202.14. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Title

Ulimi (Necklace)

Date

late 19th century

Geography

Place made: South Africa

Medium

Glass seed beads, fiber

Classification

Accessories

Dimensions

15 x 2 1/2 in. (38.1 x 6.4 cm) L of neck band: 11 in. (27.9 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lorenz

Accession Number

1996.202.14

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