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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A long beaded necklace with a polychrome bead pendant with two curving goat horns. 263 grams total, necklace: 162 cm



Collected in 2003 at 'Ilenge' (Vulture) Mountain, in the Msinga district of Zululand. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

Matched pair made from goat skin(?) with seedpods woven to one side. 103 grams, 41 cm



From Zululand, South Africa. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

These would have been worn by a male dancer during traditional dancing.

A four-strand bead necklace composed of green, black and red beads with brass studs, the pendant a small glass snuff bottle in beadwork. 92 grams, 60 cm



Collected Zululand, South Africa, 2003. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.