Xhosa (Thembu subgroup). <em>Neck Ornament (Iphoco)</em>, 20th century. Glass seed beads, fiber, 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (6.4 x 7.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lorenz, 1996.202.18. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1996.202.18_overall.jpg)

Neck Ornament (Iphoco)

Artist:Xhosa (Thembu subgroup)

Medium: Glass seed beads, fiber

Geograhical Locations:

South Africa

Dates:20th century

Dimensions: 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (6.4 x 7.0 cm) L. neck band: 19 in. (48.3 cm)

Collections:

Arts of Africa

Exhibitions:

Africa Fashion

Accession Number: 1996.202.18

Image: CUR.1996.202.18_overall.jpg,

Brooklyn Museum