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Body Ornament with Matching Necklace and Two Belts (Belt)20th century

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Three tubular beaded necklaces arranged in concentric U-shapes, patterned with white, pink, cobalt blue, and geometric diamond-patterned ends in olive and blue

Unknown, Body Ornament with Matching Necklace and Two Belts (Belt), 20th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Martin and Mary Retting, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Body Ornament with Matching Necklace and Two Belts (Belt)
Culture
Zulu people
Place Made
Africa, South Africa
Date Made
20th century
Medium
Multi-color glass beads, vegetable fiber, cotton, brass buttons
Dimensions
a) Necklace: 16 x 3/4 in. (40.64 x 1.91 cm); b) Belt: 22 x 3/4 in. (55.88 x 1.91 cm); c) Belt: 32 1/4 x 3/4 in. (81.92 x 1.91 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Martin and Mary Retting
Accession Number
M.82.279.18a-c
Classification
Jewelry and Adornments
Collecting Area
African Art