Hair Tie

About this object

Narrative

About a foot above each beaded ornament is braided into the braids and the connecting tie hold the braids together on the woman's back. The beads cascade below the braids.

Cultural context

Worn by women; every day use.

Physical description

Long, black cord tie that separates into four strands that then divides into a further eight strands at the end. Each strand has many white and/or yellow and orange beads along with a tassel at the end.