DepartmentAfrica

tomoma (waist beads)

NameWaist beads

CultureAsante

Place madeGhana, Africa

Place madeNigeria, Africa

Mediumglass trade beads, cotton string, glass

DimensionsBase: 14 9/16 in. (37 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF collection, FA.1973.11.3

Object numberFA.1973.11.3

Collections

Africa.

DescriptionPurchased in Nigeria around 1971 but also found in Ghana, Togo, Ivory Coast and Dahoney. Worn only by women on festive occasions. The informant claims the necklaces are not worn anymore. Three strands of multicolored beads.

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