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LOT 2691
Zulu Woman's 'Umutsha' Wedding Day Waistband
CIRCA 1950'S A.D.
33 7/8 in. (685 grams, 86 cm long).
Composed of five round-section bands with rope closure, decorated with later polychrome plastic beads. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Owned by Mrs Masithole Ntuli of Bercnille (Emaswazimi).
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
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LOT 2691
Zulu Woman's 'Umutsha' Wedding Day Waistband
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$40 - 54 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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