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LOT 2241
Zulu Woman's Glass Bead 'Ishungu' Snuff Box Necklace Belonging to Mrs Ntombela
20TH CENTURY A.D.
23 1/4 - 29 1/8 in. (255 grams total, 59-74 cm).
A multistrand bead necklace formed of colourful beads, the snuff bottle made from a hollowed-out seed pod. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceCollected 2 km from Isandlwana, South Africa, 2007.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
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LOT 2241
Zulu Woman's Glass Bead 'Ishungu' Snuff Box Necklace Belonging to Mrs Ntombela
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 Man's Glass Bead Necklace and Anklet
20th century A.D.Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
The wide anklet composed of eleven bands with small bead decoration, and the necklace composed of four strands of black beads. 150 grams total, necklace: 42 cm long, anklet: 29 cm
Collected North-West Zululand, South Africa, 2002. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Zulu Woman's Beaded 'Isijolandi' Necklace and Photograph of of an Unknown Zulu, a Descendant of the Owner, Wearing It
20th century A.D.Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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. -
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.
