DepartmentTextiles-Africa
inyoga (bride's train)
NameBride's train (Inyoga)
CultureNdzundza Ndebele
Dateca. 1950
Place madeTransvaal, South Africa, Africa
Mediumglass beads, thread
DimensionsOverall: 59 1/16 x 9 13/16 in. (150 x 25 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Girard Foundation Collection, Museum of International Folk Art, A.1982.30.540
Object numberA.1982.30.549
DescriptionBeaded. Mostly white with blue, red, tan, black, green. Geometric design at top and bottom. Bottom also decorated with open spaces. Three truncated triangles at bottom edge. Double strand beads at top.Early to mid-20th century
Late 20th century
ca. 1970
ca. 1970
Early - Mid 20th century
ca. 1950
Early to mid-20th century
mid 20th