Necklace, seed beads, natural fiber, mother-of-pearl, made by the Xhosa people, Mfengu tribe, intended for wearing by young people, South Africa, 1875-1900, Collection of Museum of Glass and Jewellery in Jablonec and Nisou – Museum of Glass and Jewellery in Jablonec and Nisou, Aleš Kosina
Necklace, collar shape, made by the Xhosa people, Mfengu tribe, intended for wearing by young people, the necklace is made of seed beads in blue, white and red (Conerlians), the beads are heat-rounded (Rocaille), the seed beads were made either in the Jizera Mountains region (Bohemia) or Venice (Italy), fastening – mother-of-pearl button, hand sewing technique so-called single needle, net stitch. Item form Albert Sachse Collection.
Artist: Xhosa, Mfengu People / Xhosa, Mfengu People / Xhosa, Mfengu People, region South Africa
Date of Production: 1875–1900
Place of Design: Region South Africa
Made in: Region South Africa
Glass seed beads, shape Roccailes, red Cornelians, mother-of-pearl button, natural fiber, stitching, net stitch (on one needle)
Access Number: BS 228
Size: L 50 cm x 9 cm
Museum: Museum of Glass and Jewellery in Jablonec and Nisou, Czech Republic
