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Beaded Gourd

Nguni

Artwork Details

Beaded Gourd
19th century - 20th century
Nguni
gourd, plastic beads, string
3 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 9.53 x 6.99 cm )
Gift of the Robbins Center for Cross Cultural Communications in memory of Warren M. Robbins
2014/2.65

Description

Physical Description:

Gourd with beaded open weave cover in blue and white with some small short black and red detail. Gourd is filled with red fabric with buttons at top. Short blue beaded handle at top, white tag attached.

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