Neck Ornament (Iphoco)

Xhosa

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Caption

Xhosa. Neck Ornament (Iphoco), 1930s–1940s. Glass seed beads, fiber, 3 3/4 x 3 1/8 in. (9.5 x 7.9 cm) L of neck band: 18 in. (45.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lorenz, 1996.202.16. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Xhosa

Title

Neck Ornament (Iphoco)

Date

1930s–1940s

Geography

Place made: South Nguni, South Africa

Medium

Glass seed beads, fiber

Classification

Accessories

Dimensions

3 3/4 x 3 1/8 in. (9.5 x 7.9 cm) L of neck band: 18 in. (45.7 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lorenz

Accession Number

1996.202.16

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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