Waist Beads

A string of waist beads, made from palm kernel shells, ground into discs. The beads are mounted in a glass box. The associated label calls this item a Jigidah.

Further Information

• Type: Body adornment, jewellery
• Object: Waist Beads
• Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 413mm [L] x 310mm [L] x 155mm [W] x 35mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1960
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew [Year Acquired: 1960]
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1960.20.217

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