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Beaded cap
Beaded cap
Beaded cap
DepartmentTextiles-Africa

Beaded cap

NameCap
CultureXhosa
Datec. 1900 (dealer)
Place madeSouth Africa, Africa
MediumGlass beads
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/8 x 6 5/16 in. (13 x 16 cm)
Credit LineGift of Sandy and Diane Besser
Object numberFA.2003.37.37
DescriptionPolychrome beaded cap with bands of pink and red beads with white, red and green triangles. Crown with multi-color zigzag gathered with loops on top. Bottom edge has blue and white beads.
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