Lot 63
  • 63

Paire de bracelets de cheville, Zulu, Afrique du Sud

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description

  • Paire de bracelets de cheville, Zulu
  • diam. 21,5 cm
  • 8 1/2 in
chacun constitué de douze anneaux tubulaires de fibres perlées, à l'intérieur doublé de tissu. Les perles de couleur noire, rose, rouge, bleu et vert anis forment un décor classique de losanges et de bandes. Très beau perlage ancien.



Ces chevillères étaient portées tant par les femmes que par les hommes Zulu.

Exhibited

African Forms, NY, 2001

Literature

Ginzberg, 2000 : 221

Condition

Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. The backing cotton worn.
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