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Caption

Zulu. Girdle, late 19th century. Glass seed beads, natural fiber, seed pods, 29 1/2 x 5 in. (74.9 x 12.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Herman Eggers, 45.125.11. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Zulu

Title

Girdle

Date

late 19th century

Geography

Place made: South Africa

Medium

Glass seed beads, natural fiber, seed pods

Classification

Clothing

Dimensions

29 1/2 x 5 in. (74.9 x 12.7 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Herman Eggers

Accession Number

45.125.11

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