Head Ornament

Zulu

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Caption

Zulu. Head Ornament, late 19th century. Glass seed beads, bamboo, natural fiber, 8 5/8 x 1 3/8 in. (21.9 x 3.5 cm) Loop: 15 in. (38.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Herman Eggers, 45.125.9. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Zulu

Title

Head Ornament

Date

late 19th century

Geography

Place made: South Africa

Medium

Glass seed beads, bamboo, natural fiber

Classification

Accessory

Dimensions

8 5/8 x 1 3/8 in. (21.9 x 3.5 cm) Loop: 15 in. (38.1 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Herman Eggers

Accession Number

45.125.9

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