The Henry Morton Stanley collection of memorabilia
Title:
The Henry Morton Stanley collection of memorabilia
Object type:
ornament > jewel / body ornament > juwel > necklace
Materials:
glass, bead, cowrie
Theme:
travel, exploration and research
Legend:
Necklaces and beads. When preparing for his search for Dr. Livingstone, Stanley paid special attention to his beads, which he considered as brass currency, (cloth being silver currency, and brass wire, gold), in order to pay for food, toll or protection. He bought his beads at Zanzibar. All types of beads, which Stanley took to Africa, are sampled in 18 separate compartments, on threads to avoid scattering, with their names on small tags. Cowries also are present in this box.
This item belonged to the traveller Henry M. Stanley (1841-1904), and is now part of the Henry M. Stanley Collection of memorabilia, that his son Denzil M. Stanley donated to the Museum in 1954. Along with other objects, it records Stanley's travels in Africa, and the Victorian era. http://www.africamuseum.be/museum/treasures/museum/treasures/beads
This item belonged to the traveller Henry M. Stanley (1841-1904), and is now part of the Henry M. Stanley Collection of memorabilia, that his son Denzil M. Stanley donated to the Museum in 1954. Along with other objects, it records Stanley's travels in Africa, and the Victorian era. http://www.africamuseum.be/museum/treasures/museum/treasures/beads
Place of production:
East Africa
Original owner:
Henry Morton Stanley (°1841 - †1904)
Date of acquisition:
1954-08-18
Dimensions:
34,5 cm x 28 cm
Inventory number:
HO.1954.72.135