Mat of reeds framed with glass copper and brass beads

Mat of reeds framed with glass copper and brass beads

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Mat of reeds framed with glass copper and brass beads
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Mat of reeds framed with glass copper and brass beads, worn by girls during initiation rites, small slots for eyes, Basutoland, 1880-1900

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A655904
Materials:
reed, cord, glass, brass and copper
type:
veils
credit:
Christol, F.