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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)
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20th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising two rigid round-section necklaces with polychrome beadwork decoration. 390 grams total, 30.2-33 cm wide
From Northern Zululand, South Africa. 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.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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
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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.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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.
