Beaded chameleon
Object
Decorations
Production date
2005
Object number
2007.93
Physical Description
Model chameleon handmade from wire and beads.
Betty grew up in South Africa and later came to London. She used this model to teach traditional beadwork skills to children in Hackney.
She says, "my beadwork to me is a reminder of who I am".
Betty grew up in South Africa and later came to London. She used this model to teach traditional beadwork skills to children in Hackney.
She says, "my beadwork to me is a reminder of who I am".
Associated Organisation
Zenzele Women's Arts And Crafts (Made at)
Associated Person
Hlela, Betty Nosipho (Made by)
Associated Place
Material
Beads
Wire - metal
Exhibition Label
Model Chameleon
Betty Nosipho Hlela made this decorative chameleon with wire and beads. Betty grew up in South Africa and later came to London. She used this model to teach
traditional beadwork skills to children in Hackney.
People Power: Black British Arts & Activism in Hackney 1960s - 2000s
4 October 2016 to 21 January 2017
Betty Nosipho Hlela made this decorative chameleon with wire and beads. Betty grew up in South Africa and later came to London. She used this model to teach South African traditional beadwork skills to children in Hackney.
Being African in Hackney: 1960s-2020s
14 September 2021 to 14 February 2022
Betty Nosipho Hlela made this decorative chameleon with wire and beads. Betty grew up in South Africa and later came to London. She used this model to teach
traditional beadwork skills to children in Hackney.
People Power: Black British Arts & Activism in Hackney 1960s - 2000s
4 October 2016 to 21 January 2017
Model Chameleon
Betty Nosipho Hlela made this decorative chameleon with wire and beads. Betty grew up in South Africa and later came to London. She used this model to teach
traditional beadwork skills to children in Hackney.
People Power: Black British Arts & Activism in Hackney 1960s - 2000s
4 October 2016 to 21 January 2017
Beaded Chameleon, 2005Betty Nosipho Hlela made this decorative chameleon with wire and beads. Betty grew up in South Africa and later came to London. She used this model to teach
traditional beadwork skills to children in Hackney.
People Power: Black British Arts & Activism in Hackney 1960s - 2000s
4 October 2016 to 21 January 2017
Betty Nosipho Hlela made this decorative chameleon with wire and beads. Betty grew up in South Africa and later came to London. She used this model to teach South African traditional beadwork skills to children in Hackney.
Being African in Hackney: 1960s-2020s
14 September 2021 to 14 February 2022
On display?
No