Neck Ornament (Iphoco)

Xhosa (Thembu subgroup)

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Caption

Xhosa (Thembu subgroup). Neck Ornament (Iphoco), 20th century. Glass seed beads, fiber, 3 3/4 x 3 1/8 in. (9.5 x 7.9 cm) L. neck band: 17 in. (43.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lorenz, 1996.202.20. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Title

Neck Ornament (Iphoco)

Date

20th century

Geography

Place made: 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. neck band: 17 in. (43.2 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lorenz

Accession Number

1996.202.20

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