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  • Border (China), 19th century

    Valance or border in heavy white cotton embroidered in blue cotton with a main design of a crow in flight appearing between two sprays of fruit-bearing branches. Flowers, butterflies and…

  • Border Of A Chalice Cover (Italy), late 17th–early 18th century

    Border of a chalice cover with a pattern of floral scroll work connected by bars.

  • Necklace (South Africa), 1960s

    Necklace known as a “love letter.” White beaded square with vertical stripes of black, green and red zig-zags, suspended from two beaded cords. The various color combinations and designs convey…

  • Necklace (South Africa), 1960s

    Group of tribal necklaces known as love letters. The various color combinations and designs convey messages connected with courtship.

  • Necklace (South Africa), 1960s

    Necklace known as a “love letter.” Small white beaded squares, each with a multicolored drum, alternate with loops of white and multiccolored beads. The various color combinations and designs convey…

  • Necklace (South Africa), 1960s

    Group of tribal necklaces known as love letters. The various color combinations and designs convey messages connected with courtship.

  • Necklace (South Africa), 1960s

    Necklace known as a “love letter.” Small white beaded square with a multicolored diamond, suspended from bright green beaded strings. The various color combinations and designs convey messages connected with…

  • Necklace (South Africa), 1960s

    Necklace known as a “love letter.” Tan beaded square with red, green and black concentric diamonds, suspended from bright blue beaded cords. The various color combinations and designs convey messages…

  • Necklace (South Africa), 1960s

    Necklace known as a “love letter.” White beaded square with multicolored interlocking triangles, suspended from white beaded cords. The various color combinations and designs convey messages connected with courtship.

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