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LOT 2236
Zulu Warrior's Cowtail Collar
CIRCA 1950S A.D.
24 in. (489 grams, 61 cm long).
Formed of multiple brown switches woven together. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom near Rorke's Drift, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 2001.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
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Zulu Brass and Copper Bracelet and Armband Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Penannular ribbed brass bands with copper highlights. 345 grams total, 8.4-11.3 cm
From Zululand, South Africa. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Zulu Man's Glass Bead Long Necklace with Buttons
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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. -
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.
