Neck Ornament (Iphoco)

Thembu

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Thembu. Neck Ornament (Iphoco), 1930s–1940s. Glass seed beads, fiber, 2 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. (5.4 x 3.8 cm) 3 x 3 in. (7.6 x 7.6 cm) 3 x 3 in. (7.6 x 7.6 cm) L. neck band: 19 in. (48.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lorenz, 1996.202.17. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Thembu

Title

Neck Ornament (Iphoco)

Date

1930s–1940s

Geography

Place made: South Africa

Medium

Glass seed beads, fiber

Classification

Accessories

Dimensions

2 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. (5.4 x 3.8 cm) 3 x 3 in. (7.6 x 7.6 cm) 3 x 3 in. (7.6 x 7.6 cm) L. neck band: 19 in. (48.3 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lorenz

Accession Number

1996.202.17

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