Bracelet

Bracelet

[ Source of title : Nessa Leibhammer for FHYA using MAA materials ]

Object

Z 23571

Creative Commons License: CC BY-NC-ND

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Accession numbers

[Source - Nessa Leibhammer for FHYA using MAA materials, 2017: ID NO: Z 23571; Other: 67 (written in pencil on object)]

Attributions and conjectures

[Source - MAA, 2017:
Names: Bracelet
Label: "worn on forearm, as a mark of very high distinction. Said to have been originated by Chaka and worn by him and a few of his most distinguished counsellors and warriors."
Classified:
Keyword:
Material: Metal, Brass
Descriptions: Bracelet - Large brass armlet of wide cylinder of brass open on one side. Decorated on outside by horizontal grooves - the metal raised between the grooves. Also notches have been cut on these ridges so as to form vertical lines. Label: "worn on forearm, as a mark of very high distinction. Said to have been originated by Chaka and worn by him and a few of his most distinguished counsellors and warriors."
Local: Africa; Southern Africa; South Africa
Maker:
Cultural Group: Zulu
Author:
Date Made:
Dimensions:
Source: Unknown]

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