case (general & multipurpose)

General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 2008.308
General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 2008.308

Rectangular beadwork case for a mobile phone, with a pattern based on traditional Dayak motifs. There are red, yellow and green motifs on a green ground. One side extends to form a fringed flap, which is secured by means of velcro strips on the flap and the main body of the case. A double strand of green beads, joined at intervals with a strip of red, blue and green beads forms a looped strap for hanging around the neck or shoulder of the wearer. There is what looks to be a price tag attached to the top of the case.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
2008.308
Date
2008
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 520 mm x 73 mm x 25 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
beads; string; synthetic material
CATEGORY
Anthropology: Ethnography
LOCATION
In storage
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