
Title | 2 Zulu Armbands Wound Brass African |
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Materials | Brass and copper |
Made In | South Africa |
Traded In | South Africa |
Approximate Age | Early to mid 1900s |
Overall Condition | Good. Some of our beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners. Small chips, corrosion, and pitting are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. |
Damage/Repair | Tarnishing |
Object Size | 4.5-4.75 inches diameter, 3-5 mm thick |
Additional Information: Hlengiwe Dube, ZULU BEADWORK.TALKING WITH BEADS, AfricaDirect, Inc., Denver, 2009, 112 p
Jean Morris (text by Eleanor Preston-White), SPEAKING WITH BEADS. ZULU ARTS FROM SOUTHERN AFRICA.
JF 8/24/17