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Comprising three round-section bands with white beadwork, a fringe made of larger white beads on one edge and a rectangular panel of small white beads with a colourful emblem at the centre. 386 grams, 72 cm



From Central Zululand, South Africa, 1999. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

A matched pair of panels formed of small black, green, red and white beads with a fringe to the lower edge. 120 grams total, 14.5-15 cm



Collected Isigege Nongoma region, Kwa-Zulu, South Africa. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

An intricate netted beadwork collar composed of small white beads. 467 grams, 51 cm



Collected North-West Zululand, South Africa, 2007. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

A woven grass reed beer stirrer with a blue, green, red and black lozenge decoration. 116 grams, 51 cm



Collected North-West Zululand, South Africa, 2007. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

Composed of six round-section bands with polychrome beadwork, fringed edge. 532 grams, 84 cm



From Northern Zululand, South Africa, 2002. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

A multistrand necklace composed of colourful beads and brass studs, a rectangular pendant with geometric motifs; some beadwork has become undone. 105 grams total, necklace: 60 cm long



Collected south of Sighubudu mountain, 25 km south of Isandlwana, a district of Zululand. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

Woven grass belt decorated with polychrome beads and brass studs. 435 grams, 97.5 cm



From North Tanyana Mountain, Zululand, South Africa, 2006. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

Composed of vibrant polychrome beads and metal studs, the centre piece formed of a duiker horn. 63 grams total, necklace: 44 cm long



Collected in the Buffalo River Valley, north of Sighubudu Mountain, 25 km south of Isandlwana, a district of Zululand. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

Woven grass belt with polychrome bead and brass stud decoration. 193 grams, 76.5 cm



From North-East Tugela, Zululand, South Africa, 2005. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

Woven grass belt with polychrome bead and metal stud decoration. 121 grams, 76 cm



From Tugela River, Zululand, South Africa, 1999. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

Comprising two hollowed-out cut horns with an opening at the narrow end. 165 grams total, cow horns: 16-22.5 cm



Collected near Mashaba, east of Pomeroy, in the Msinga district of Zululand. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

The Zulus pay a great deal of attention to intestinal medicine, purging themselves of impurities on a regular basis. These horn tips would have been used to introduce emetics via the rectum to purify them.

Composed of alternating small and slightly large white beads with a single green bead. 188 grams, 39 cm



From the Mbongolwani area of Kzn, Zululand, South Africa, 2002. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.