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
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1960.20.218

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