Isiheshe (Belt with Long Fringe)
Zulu; Northern Nguni
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
Zulu; Northern Nguni. Isiheshe (Belt with Long Fringe), mid–to–late 19th century. Glass seed beads, natural fiber, 33 1/8 x 1 3/8 in. (84.1 x 3.5 cm) length of fringe: 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Herman Eggers, 45.125.12. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Collection
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Collection
Cultures
Title
Isiheshe (Belt with Long Fringe)
Date
mid–to–late 19th century
Geography
Place made: South Africa
Medium
Glass seed beads, natural fiber
Classification
Dimensions
33 1/8 x 1 3/8 in. (84.1 x 3.5 cm) length of fringe: 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Herman Eggers
Accession Number
45.125.12
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