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
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.
20th century
Artist not recorded
late 19th century
ca. 1750?
ca. 1750?