Description

Collar made of four small square bead panels evenly spaced on two strings of red and white beads. Button and loop clasp with mother-of-pearl button. All panels present a diagonal motif over alternating white or light blue backgrounds. Each panel is edged by a strip of black, red and blue beads. At the upper corners of each panel is a mother-of-pearl button joining the panel to the bead strands. While no specific information was recorded about this piece, Xhosa beadwork is generally made by women for personal adornment of both sexes.