“Keeper of the Heart” Necklace (isigcina)

Mfengu artist

first half 20th century

Glass beads, mother-of-pearl buttons, fiber, sinew

Saint Louis Art Museum

A beaded necklace with two square panels adorned with geometric patterns and shells. The necklace is made of small blue, white, black, green, and red beads. Director's Discretionary Fund Not on view