Images(4)

DepartmentAfrica

umndwana (doll)

NameDoll

CultureNdzundza Ndebele

Datemid-20th century

Place madeSouth Africa, Africa

MediumGlass beads, textile, thread, grass

Dimensions7 3/4 × 4 1/4 in. (19.7 × 10.8 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF collection, FA.2015.42.1

Object numberFA.2015.42.1

Collections

Beadwork

DescriptionBeaded doll decorated with circular beaded bands in white, blue, green, red and other colorful beads, abstract facial features at the top, abstract arms have smaller circular bands attached

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