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Girl's Loin Covering (Strap with Pendant)early 20th century

Not on view
Beaded ornamental panel with checkerboard pattern in kelly green and black seed beads, coral-pink accents, and a looped bead strap

Unknown, Girl's Loin Covering (Strap with Pendant), early 20th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Martin and Mary Retting, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Girl's Loin Covering (Strap with Pendant)
Culture
Natal or Zululand
Place Made
East Africa, Zulu
Date Made
early 20th century
Medium
Multi-colored glass beads
Dimensions
a) 15 x 1/4 in. (38.1 x .635 cm); b) 6 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (15.87 x 8.25 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Martin and Mary Retting
Accession Number
M.82.279.11a-b
Classification
Jewelry and Adornments
Collecting Area
African Art