Navigation pop-up menu Introduction Fashioning Identity, part 1 Fashioning Identity, part 2 Fashioning Identity, part 3 Educational activities - Hat-itude Create a Symbol Count the circles Text us your style ChooseUrStyle Frequently asked questions Figure captions
Create a Symbol This chest ornament is made and worn by Ndebele (N-de-bell-lay) children who live in South Africa. The designs and colors on the chest ornament have personal meanings.
Girl's breastplate Ndebele peoples, South Africa Mid-20th century Glass beads, fiber, cloth 39.7 x 20.6 cm (15 5/8 x 8 1/8 in.) Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Chaim Gross	How many colors are there? _______ What is your favorite color? ________ Create a symbol or design that means something personal to you Download this pdf and have fun!
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