Mosheno
Created by Nkamoheng
South Africa, Lesotho. Attributed origin: Sesotho
Late 19th – early 20th century
Plant fibres, glass beads, metal
Alice and Alfred Bertrand Collection
MEG Inv. ETHAF 018209, ETHAF 059470
These beaded pieces which are only one element of a complete ensemble, a fragment of a costume worn by women, were created by a certain Nkamoheng. These strips are worn on the sides of skirts and the little bells attached to them ring at each step the wearer takes when dancing. B. Sigam

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