E0151: Zulu- Beaded Snuff Bag

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E0151

Classification Category:

3:Personal Artifacts ➞ Personal Gear

Marks/Labels:

TAG: "Zulu Br for Carrying Snuff Boxes"; "Isiquama-bag for carrying snuff boxes. Presented by Miss Hannah Larsen."

Materials:

metal ➔ brass
botanical ➔ fiber
glass ➔ bead

Dimensions:

37 cm L
10.5 cm W
1.5 cm H

Source Locality:

Natal, South Africa

Acquisition Date:

10/22/????

Description:

Snuff box bag composed entirely of beads. Zulu bead work were worn by both men and women; the colors of the beads have a meaning and the beads tell a story about a person. Red means strong emotion, blue means regeneration, white means spiritual love, green means contentment.

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