Please find Morija Museum objects marked with / as "Ornament" Object Type
A heavy brass/copper bracelet worn by women as a form of decoration. Basotho obtained most of the copper they used through trade with other peoples, …
Lesira is a veil usually drawn over the face of girl initiates. It is made out of straw with decorative beads. Girl initiates, smeared with …
A bushman necklace made out of white beads and typically worn by women as a form of decoration.
Moseme is a mat woven from grass. Larger mats were often used for sleeping or sitting while smaller mats (like the one in this image) …
This heavy copper or brass necklace was worn by both men and women. The largest necklace was usually worn by those of chiefly descent. …
This heavy metal necklace could only be removed with great difficulty, and therefore it was worn permanently.
This colourful necklace is made of glass beads. Glass beads gradually replaced ostrich egg shell, clay and seeds. They were first introduced to the region …
This beautiful black and white necklace is made out of quailed horns and glass beads. These types of necklaces were usually worn by women to …
Khau is a medal of honour which was awarded to the bravest soldiers of Moshoeshoe the Great. It was also used by Moshoeshoe’s emissaries when …
