General
General
Object Auto ID
21654
Alternate Codes
objectautoid_sahrisv1_27877
Common Name
armbands
Local Name
imixhaka
Quantity
1.00
Object Description

Each armband is composed of two narrow leather strips linked along their horizontal lengths with beading. It has two buttons on both narrow ends and is decorated with buttons and zigzag, diamond shaped and linear beading designs.

Related Object(s)
Johannesburg Art Gallery Collection
Owner
Johannesburg Art Gallery (JAG)
Description
Technique Types
Beadwork
Colours
White
Black
Orange
Measurement Type Unit Value
History
Object Age Comment
early to mid 20th century
Cultural Association
Xhosa
Production Place
Eastern Cape
Place of Use
Eastern Cape
Collector Comment
Steven Long
Date Retrieved Reference Types Citation
Site Association
x y z
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