Commentary by Nzila M. Mubusisi (National Museum of Namibia): Glass beads are/were usually sewn onto leather in Namibia, but not in South Africa (Xhosa). Note by S.L.: It is possible that this bead band, like the previous nos. 1341 to 1346, came from Dr Carl Höpfner, although he is not named as the donor/collector in the inv. book at V 1347. It is possible that the bead bands from the Höpfner Collection were made in South Africa and were either acquired by Höpfner there while travelling to/from Europe or in Angra Pequena from sailors on ships coming from South Africa.