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Zulu Woman's Glass Bead Belt
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Woven grass belt decorated with small polychrome beads and brass studs. 244 grams, 144 cm long
From North-West of Eshowe, Zululand, South Africa, 2003. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Zulu Man's Glass Bead Cap
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
A fabric cap extensively decorated with small blue, white, green and black beads. 285 grams, 24.5 cm
Collected in Northern Zululand, South Africa, 2001. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Zulu Woman's Glass Bead 'Ishungu' Snuff Box Necklace Belonging to Mrs Ntombela
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
A multistrand bead necklace formed of colourful beads, the snuff bottle made from a hollowed-out seed pod. 255 grams total, 59-74 cm
Collected 2 km from Isandlwana, South Africa, 2007. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Zulu Woman's Beaded 'IIsikwama' Hand Bag Apron and Photograph of Mrs Zama Sithole, a Descendant of the Owner, Wearing It
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Made from cloth with polychrome beadwork decoration. 255 grams total, bag: 23 cm
Collected in March 2004 from Ilenge, near Euvukeni, in the Msinga district of Zululand. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
The apron would have been worn over the 'isidwaba' or leather apron by married women. -
Zulu Woman's Beaded 'Umutsha' Belt and Photograph of Ms Beckie Khumalo, a descendant of the Owner, Wearing it
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Made from woven 'ncema' grass, polychrome beads and brass buttons. 580 grams total, belt: 82 cm
Collected in September 2003 from the mountains west of Pomeroy, in the Msinga district of Zululand. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Zulu Woman's Beaded 'Ishungu' Snuff Container Necklace and Photograph of Ms Phumzile Mandlakazi, a Descendant of the Owner, Wearing It
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising a hollowed-out seed pod attached to a bead necklace. 117 gram total, necklace: 56-60 cm long
Collected in October 2003 near 'M.G. Store' in the hills of Pomeroy in the Msinga district of Zululand. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Zulu Woman's Beaded 'Isijumba' and 'Izilimi' Neckpieces and Photograph of Ms Themba Xulu, a Descendant of the Owner, Wearing It
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising two beaded neck decorations made from vibrant polychrome beads. 184 grams total, neckpieces: 68 cm long
Collected September 2003 in the mountains west of Pomeroy, in the Msinga district of Zululand. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Zulu Woman's Beaded 'Isijolandi' Necklace and Photograph of of an Unknown Zulu, a Descendant of the Owner, Wearing It
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising a 'concertina' design necklace and a maiden's waistband formed of beads and brass studs; some beadwork having come undone. 240 grams total, necklace: 41cm, waistbands: 77cm
Collected in September 2003 from the Majozi area of Msinga, a district of Zululand. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Zulu Woman's Glass Bead Belt
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
A long belt formed of green, pink, blue, red, yellow, black and white beads with brass studs. 163 grams, belt: 92 cm
Collected Tugela River area, Zululand, South Africa, 2001. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Zulu Glass Bead Anklet
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
A wide woven anklet decorated with blue, red and black beads. 208 grams, 38 cm
From Northern Zululand, South Africa, 2002. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Zulu Woman's Woven Bowl Pair
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Comprising two conical bowls, one woven grass reed bowl and the other a polychrome wire bowl. 507 grams total, 17-21 cm wide
From Central Zululand, South Africa, 2005. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Zulu Woman's 'Umgexo' Beaded Collar and Photograph of an Unknown Zulu, a Descendant of the Owner, Wearing It
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
A handmade wide collar composed mainly of white beads with colourful bands and lozenges; some beadwork has come undone. 485 grams total, necklline: 50 cm long
Collected near Mashaba, east of Pomeroy, in the Msinga district of Zululand. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
