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LOT 2270
Zulu Impala Rug
20TH CENTURY A.D.
34 5/8 in. (522 grams, 92.5 cm).
A small rug made from an impala skin. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Rorke's Drift, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa, circa 2000.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
Impala is one of the most abundant and familiar antelopes in Africa, and the name 'impala' comes from the Zulu word 'imPala', which means gazelle or antelope.
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LOT 2270
Zulu Impala Rug
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Zulu Woman's Glass Bead Belt
20th century A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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. -
Zulu Seed Pod Rattle Anklets
20th century A.D.Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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. -
Zulu Man's Glass Bead Long Necklace with Buttons
20th century A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Formed of a wide neck band with three long strands hanging from each end, each strand with a button pendant. 245 grams, 234 cm long
From near Islandlwana, Zululand, South Africa. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
