Southern Africa Beaded Breast Ornament

Breat ornament, waist ornament,

Southern Africa, Zimbabwe? Malawi?

Glass beads, leather

Length: 60 cm, width: 18 cm

Early 20th century

Provenance: Dutch family

Traditional beadwork ornament from Southern Africa, dating to the early 20th century. This piece could be worn as a breast ornament or a waist adornment ( by warriors?).

It was made from white, green, red and blue glass beads and leather and has geometric patterns.

€ 850

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