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$10.98 Shipping Location: United States Adorned with intricate patterns and motifs rendered in vibrant blue beads, it serves as both a practical head covering and a symbol of cultural pride. ... moreStand not included. Tic Tac Toe Venetian Trade Beads Brick Red Africa.
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$4.98 Shipping Location: United States Xhosa Beaded Collar with 7 LONG Strands South Africa The Xhosa of the Eastern Cape region of South Africa have a history of beadwork as long as that of ... morethe better-known Zulu and Ndebele. The Xhosa of the Eastern Cape region of South Africa have a history of beadwork as long as that of the better-known Zulu and Ndebele.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is an old beautiful Beaded Collar from Xhosa Tribal people of Eastern Cape Region of South Africa. This flat circular band collar with single mother ... moreof pearl button enclosure. Openwork bands in varying widths of color from outside inwards, starting with pink, and blue, and ending with a twisted edge of white and black beads.
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$12.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is an extraordinary Xhosa Beaded Skirt. Xhosa people commonly wear a plain white (or occasionally red) wrapper. In this case, a white cotton blanket ... morehas been colored with ocher, yielding a rich reddish-brown fabric that was then cut and sewn into three sections to form this skirt.
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$6.98 Shipping Location: United States Type of Object, Beadwork. Necklace, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Xhosa, Materials, Beads. Mother-of-pearl buttons, Approximate Age, 1960's-1970's, ... moreDimensions, Large Squares: 9" x 5" Small Squares: Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, broken strands with a few missing beads. Holes, Xhosa Beaded Necklace Amapasi South Africa 2.75" x 1.75" total lenght: 29" Additional Information: A superb necklace with four love letter panels from the Xhosa. Worn around the neck. The Xhosa of the eastern Cape region of South Africa have a history of beadwork as long as that of the better known Zulu and Ndebele. The uses of beaded garments, bags, jewelry and objects continue until today in the rural areas. For similar examples worn by young Xhosa see similar adornments in VANISHING CULTURES of SOUTH AFRICA by Peter Magubane and also. DRESS AND ADORNMENT by the same author. See also EZAKWANTU. Beadwork from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery see a similar example in Marie-Louise Labelle. Breads of Life. Eastern and Southern African Beadwork from Canadian Collections, 2005, fig.63, p. 83*67564* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to retur
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$12.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is a beautiful African Xhosa Status Blanket or Notolo, made of trade cloth with the top folded over and sewn to make a collar. Xhosa blankets were ... moreworn for many reasons. Young brides wore them around their shoulders, well wrapped to protect their modesty.
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$4.98 Shipping Location: United States These necklaces are made using a variety of materials, including beads, shells, seeds, and bone. Xhosa beadwork necklaces are also worn to celebrate important ... moreevents and festivals, such as the annual Reed Dance ceremony.
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$5.01 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States Type of Object, Beadwork. Belt, band, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Xhosa, Materials, Bead. String, buttons, Approximate Age, 1960s-1970s, ... moreDimensions, L.33 inches, Overall Condition, good, Damage/Repair, none, Xhosa Beaded belt. Band or other Ornament, South Africa Additional Information: A fine Xhosa beaded belt decoration in red. White, and black glass beads and ending with mother-of-pearl buttons. In no other part of sub-Saharan Africa have artists produced a more highly diversified assortment of artistic beadwork than in the southern region. All the major ethnic groups of South Africa have a very long tradition of beadworks. They show a high degree of professionalism in jewelry and decorative art using beads as the central medium. This anklet comes from the Xhosa speaking people of the Eastern Cape region of South Africa.It was worn around the leg by both men and women as part of their ceremonial attires. On this anklet. Xhosa style is recognized by the use of navy bleu beads and the mother of pearl buttons. The traditional function of the beads in this culture goes behind the simple fact that they embellish the objects. In early times, beads were used as currencies and as valuable items for exchange and compensation. In Xhosa villages, today, beadworks continue to be seen as prestigious Objects. Xhosa beadworks testify to the great pride their makers took in producing objects of quality. Recommended Reading: EZAKWANTU. Beadwork from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery. 70124* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than
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$49.95 Shipping Location: Hengelo - Groot Driene-Zuid, Netherlands A cow-hide shield is known as isihlangu, ihawu or ingubha in Zulu, and ikhaka or ikhawu in Xhosa. Large Zulu-Nguni Hide Shield – Ihawu – South Africa. ... moreOur Gallery have a collection of authentic, original and traditional art from Africa.
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$8.85 Shipping Location: Brighton, United States Beaded Ligcebesha Necklace from Swaziland/ Eswatini (Southern Africa) in very good condition.The Ligcebesha necklace can be made in a variety of colors ... moreand designs and is worn during special ceremonies.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is an old beautiful Beaded Belt from Xhosa Tribal people of Eastern Cape Region of South Africa. This flat beaded belt with multiple mother of pearl ... morebuttons as the enclosure. Stripped bands in varying widths of color from outside inwards, starting with pink, and blue, and ending with a twisted edge of white and white beads.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: New Zealand Type of Object, Beadwork. Waist Belt or headband, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Xhosa, Materials, Bead. String, leather, Approximate Age, ... more1970s, Dimensions, 28 inches L.x 2.5 inches W.   Overall Condition, poor, Damage/Repair, loose and cut strands with. Holes and a few missing and broken beads, missing buttons, Xhosa Beaded Belt or headband. South Africa Additional Information: On this belt/headband. Xhosa style is recognized by the use of pink beads. The traditional function of the beads in this culture goes behind the simple fact that they embellish the objects. In early times, beads were used as currencies and as valuable items for exchange and compensation. In Xhosa villages, today, beadworks continue to be seen as prestigious Objects. Xhosa beadworks testify to the great pride their makers took in producing objects of quality. Recommended Reading: EZAKWANTU. Beadework from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery*61287* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. N
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Liberty, United States The part of the stem has a short wooden piece which is inserted into the end of the bowl. The majority of the stem has lattice-work twine on which are ... morethreaded discolored white, turquoise, black and opaque rust colored seed beads; the twine is wound around the stem.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is a wonderful Old Xhosa South African Dolls Dressed in Traditional Clothing. Frequently dolls are handed down from mother to daughter. Western dolls ... moreare popular in Africa and are often dressed with traditional garb.
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$5.01 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States Up for Auction. Cute African Collectibles Replica“Zulu Love Letter” Made by African Beaded Craft Centre. A rare glimpse of how Zulu women“wrote” to their ... morelovers. Rare and precious souvenir! Brooch measures approx 1" square. Joke Zero Rand Note X 2(No monetary value. Lol) Just a cute curio and a HTF souvenir! Please see images Never used/worn- Zero Rand note's packet has some tears. Notes are fine. Small stain on Paper backing pof love letter. Brooch is fine. Please also see my other auctions. I am also selling other souveniers. Capo(Cape) Verde(and also Canadian + Australian) stamps, Olympic memorabilia, Harry Potter, Transformers, autographs, Star Wars& other collectibles ~~~~~ For the lucky winning bidder. Postage and Handling is as follows Australia Wide: $5 Overseas: $10 Payment must be received within 1 week of auction close. Unless other arrangements made. PayPal or direct debit preferred. Please also see my other auctions. If you are the high bidder on more than one item. I will combine shipping costs. All my items come from a smoke free home. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I am working toward a 5 star rating. And I endeavour to describe my items to the best of my ability and at times spend hours writing very detailed descriptions, with detailed measurements) being very honest in describing my items and describing any flaws it may have and describe them as best as I can if any are present. Again. A word on postage costs, sadly I have no control over the charges of Australia Post. Sadly Aust post only has 2 options for overseas- Air Mail and Surface(By sea- can take up to 3 months L and while I would love to give customers more options. Sadly I cannot, apart from a courier service which is sadly much more expensive. Also with shipping time. Again for overseas it can take up to 7- 14 days to arrive, which I have no control over these times and if I was able, I would beam the items to you J I always package items(especially fragile ones) very well with padding and extra care
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$10.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is an extraordinary Xhosa Beaded Skirt. Xhosa people commonly wear a plain white (or occasionally red) wrapper. In this case, a white cotton blanket ... morehas been colored with ocher, yielding a rich reddish-brown fabric that was then cut and sewn into three sections to form this skirt.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: New Zealand Xhosa Beaded Waistband in very good condition. Note that this item is 50+ years old. It is a used item and not in "new" condition.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: New Zealand Xhosa Beaded Collar in excellent condition. This necklace is the foundation of all Xhosa beadwork. It would have been worn by a young man along with an ... moreensemble of other necklaces, belts, and head, arm and leg bands etc.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: New Zealand Xhosa Beaded Collar in excellent condition. This necklace is the foundation of all Xhosa beadwork. It would have been worn by a young man along with an ... moreensemble of other necklaces, belts, and head, arm and leg bands etc.
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$49.95 Shipping Location: Hengelo - Groot Driene-Zuid, Netherlands A cow-hide shield is known as isihlangu, ihawu or ingubha in Zulu, and ikhaka or ikhawu in Xhosa. Large Zulu-Nguni Hide Shield – Ihawu – South Africa. ... moreOur Gallery have a collection of authentic, original and traditional art from Africa.
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$45.50 Shipping Location: Firenze, Italy The ihubelo is a large shield used for hunting. A cow-hide shield is known as isihlangu, ihawu or ingubha in Zulu, and ikhaka or ikhawu in Xhosa. 1950'-60'. ... moreCowhide cm. 90,0 x cm. 52,5 (35.43″ x 20.67″).
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$45.00 Shipping Location: Waterland-Oudeman, Belgium SOUTH AFRICA.
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$25.50 Shipping Location: Firenze, Italy A fine zulu throwing club. Nice patina. Good condition. Head 7 cm diameter; 44 cm long.
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Free Shipping Location: South Africa This handmade head doek is a beautiful piece of African artwork, crafted in the style of the Xhosa tribe. The vibrant colors and intricate patterns make ... moreit a unique addition to any collection. Perfect for display or use, this head doek is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Africa. Made with care and attention to detail, it is a one-of-a-kind item that is sure to impress.
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$26.00 Shipping Location: South Africa Both items are old traditional pieces of beadwork made by the Xhosa tribe in South Africa in the province of the Eastern Cape.
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Free Shipping Location: Fayence, France South African character lithography set " Zulu elder; young xhosa witch doctor; Ful tribeswoman; Zulu councillor".
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Xhosa Choker Necklace with Buttons South Africa
Type of Object, Beadwork. Choker, Necklace, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Xhosa, Materials, cotton cloth. Bead, string, buttons, Approximate Age, 1960s-1970s, Dimensions, L. 14 inches, Overall Condition, good, Xhosa Beaded Choker Necklace with Buttons South Africa Additional Information: A fine Xhosa beaded Choker or Necklace made out of buttons sewn onto a cotton cloth. In no other part of sub-Saharan Africa have artists produced a more highly diversified assortment of artistic beadwork than in the southern region. All the major ethnic groups of South Africa have a very long tradition of beadworks. They show a high degree of professionalism in jewelry and decorative art using beads as the central medium. This anklet comes from the Xhosa speaking people of the Eastern Cape region of South Africa.It was worn around the leg by both ... moremen and women as part of their ceremonial attires. On this choker. Xhosa style is recognized by the use of the mother of pearl buttons. The traditional function of the beads in this culture goes behind the simple fact that they embellish the objects. In early times, beads were used as currencies and as valuable items for exchange and compensation. In Xhosa villages, today, beadworks continue to be seen as prestigious Objects. Xhosa beadworks testify to the great pride their makers took in producing objects of quality. Recommended Reading: EZAKWANTU. Beadwork from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery. 63454* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We t
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Iintsomi Bantu Folk Stories 1938 Xhosa and English Illustrated African Africa
Iintsomi Bantu Folk Stories 1938 Xhosa and English Illustrated African Africa On offer here is a large paperback book. A collection of African folk stories, which is titled"Iintsomi: Bantu Folk Stories" by R.M. Agar-O'Connell. Illustrations by G.M. Pemba and others. Xhosa Translations by B.A. Bangeni. Published by The Lovedale Press. No date but according to copac 1938. CONTENTS Why the Dassie has no Tail The Greedy Snake The Hungary River The Laughing Hair The Lion's Tail The Friendly Frog Phenyane Bavuma the Giant Nomanyanga(The Girl Who Grew Thin) Nompunzazana The Two Sisters The White Cow 11 1/2 by 9 inches. 47 pages. 12 large b&w illustrations. One for each story, and 10 small illustrations at the end of most stories. Contents complete. Large paperback with red and blue lettering and red decoration to front. Rectangular ... morearea of fading to the top and edges of the front. Bumping and wear to the top and bottom of the spine. A small chip half way along spine. Curling to cover edges. The corner of page 37 has a mark and just up from this there is a small crease and edge tear, see below. Some slight discolouration marks to blank side of last page. Contents age toned but clean. A very scarce illustrated book of African folk tales, in the original Xhosa language and with English translations. Please scroll down to view more images. UK customers: I accept cheques drawn on UK banks or postal orders. I accept PayPal. Postage within the UK will be £3.62 by Royal Mail 1st Class Recorded delivery. International customers: I accept Paypal The packaged book. Including a stiff card backing board weighs 300g. Postage to Europe will be £3.62 by Royal Mail Printed Papers Airmail. Postage to the USA. Canada and Australia will be £5.54 by Royal Mail Printed Papers Airmail All other destinations please enquire. Thanks for looking and please check out my other! If you would like to keep track of my latest offerings. Please add me to your. gsrx_vers_450(GS 6.3b1(450)
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XHOSA MALE/MAN CLAY FIGURE SOUTH AFRICA/AFRICAN TRIBES
WELCOME AND THANK YOU FOR VIEWING MY LISTING! You are invited to purchase a South Africa/African Xhosa man/male clay figure. Hand made and hand painted with his original tag. He is 5” high x 1 ½’ base. In very good condition. Shipping by Parcel Post or UPS Ground(my choice) will be 5.00 to the continental USA only. If you are in Hawaii or Alaska there will be an additional charge and you will need to contact me before bidding. I do not ship international. With the price of gasoline ever rising. I will limit my shipping days to Monday, Wednesday& Friday. Thanks for your understanding. I will accept payment by PayPal. ONLY. If this is an auction and not a Buy It Now, I request confirmation from the winning bidder within 3 days of the auction close and payment within 5 days. If you cannot honor this request, please do not waste my time ... moreor yours. Thanks for visiting my auction and if you like what you see. Please visit my store! Powered by The 5.00 listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Real Photo Postcard, Lovely Xhosa Girl with Jewelry, South Africa, 1920/30
Early real photo postcard. Postally unused and also unwritten. Dated 1920/30. Condition see Scan. Combined shipping is offered.
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Xhosa Beaded Woman's Pouch in Red South Africa
Type of Object, Women’s bag, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, beads. Raffia fiber, Approximate Age, 1960's-1970s, Dimensions, 7.5 inches X 10 inches, Overall Condition, Fair, Damage/Repair, Some threads broken. Beads missing, Xhosa Beaded Woman's Pouch. South Africa, OLD Additional information: A beautiful Xhosa pouch made out of red cotton cloth. Decorated with tiny glass white, blue, orange and green beads. This bag was carried by women as a costume accessory and to keep cosmetic and valuable items. In no other part of sub-Saharan Africa have artists produced a more highly diversified assortment of artistic beadwork than in the southern region. All the major ethnic groups of South Africa have a very long tradition of beadworks. They show a high degree of professionalism in decorative art using beads as ... morethe central medium. This pouch is from the Xhosa speaking people of the Eastern Cape region of South Africa. On this small bag, Xhosa style is recognized by the use of navy blue beads and the work itself. The traditional function of the beads in this culture goes behind the simple fact that they embellish the objects. In early times, beads were used as currencies and as valuable items for exchange and compensation. In Xhosa villages, today, beadworks continue to be seen as prestigious Objects. Xhosa beadworks testify to the great pride their makers took in producing objects of quality. Recommended Reading: EZAKWANTU. Beadework from the Eastern Cape. 31 Oct0ber 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery I have examined this piece and agree with the description. 59507* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame awa
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Xhosa Girl's Skirt Decorated with Beads South Africa African
Title, Xhosa Girl's Skirt Decorated with Beads South Africa Africa, Type of Object, Skirt, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Cotton cloth. Beads, Approximate Age, 1960's-1970's, Dimensions, 21 inches W. x 50 inches H. Overall Condition, Fair to good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, stains in places. Worn, a few missing beads, Additional Information: A beautifully designed skirt made out of cotton and decorated with beads. This skirt ... moreis a work from the Xhosa people from South Africa and was worn by girls or young women. The Xhosa style is recognized by the style of the designs and by the use of blue and orange beads. In no other part of sub-Saharan Africa have artists produced a more highly diversified assortment of artistic beadwork than in the southern region. All the major ethnic groups of South Africa have a very long tradition of beadworks. They show a high degree of professionalism in decorative art using beads as the central medium. The traditional function of these buttons in the Xhosa culture goes back to 1900. Since that time they are among the main decorative elements that embellish costume. Aprons like this, bags, hats, and so forth. They continue to be seen on contemporary prestigious Objects and testify to the great pride their makers took in decorating ceremonial and everyday objects. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 69757* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned
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Antique Xhosa money belt
Antique Xhosa money bag. These came from the townships of South Africa in the 1960s.And were taken back to the Transkei, Eastern Cape, as gifts for migrant workers wives/family. These money bags are becoming very difficult to find.
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Zulu/Xhosa BeadworkWomen Scarf/Shawl or Apron South Africa
Type of Object, Textile. Apron/ scarf, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Zulu or Xhosa. See also Pedi, Materials, Cotton. Beads Approximate Age, 1960's, Dimensions, 51 x 32 inches, Overall Condition, good, Damage/Repair, loose strands with a few missing beads. Stains, Zulu/Xhosa BeadworkWomen Scarf/Shawl or Apron South Africa Additional Information: A scarf or apron w orn by young married! great work was made with arrangement of the beads! This piece of textile comes from the Zulu or Xhosa. The stitched design on the upper level of the panel. The triangular patterns with borders decorated with tiny beads mean protection. Among the Zulu, the woman who wears such apron or scarf is protected by her husband and she can walk with proud because her husband is taking care of her. See examples of scarfs in Peter Magubane. DRESS AND ADORNMENT. ... moreAfrican Heritage. 66875* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. Not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you through PayPal; if you pa
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ANTIQUE AFRICAN XHOSA ZULU PIPE AND BELT
A GENUINE OLD PIPE OF THE XHOSA ZULU WITH A WOMAN'S BELT DECORATED WITH ANTIQUE TRA DE GLASS BEADS AND CORI SHELLS PIPE IS 33 CM- 13 INCH
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African tribal place mat or wall decor - retro South Africa souvenir Xhosa Tribe
I found this in my storage tub yesterday. What a marvellous piece of tribal decor here. Which I estimate to date from around the 1960s era. So straight from storage, I have not hand laundered it. The dyes used appear to be stable though.nevertheless I would wash it very carefully by hand in cool water or dry clean it. A good size cotton cloth 49 x 31 cm mustard yellow pure thick cotton. No holes or stains& just a few tiny specks which look like rust spots. The border is machine hemmed nicely& the colours are subtle and old worldy, like 30's to 1950's monochromatic style. Tango orange, brown, blue and black. Minimal fading and a very interesting decor item. 49 x 31 cm(19 x 16" weight 32 grams A n ebay vintage store trader for 7 y ears as jillywinkle.now doing auctions only through this new ID Havisham and Baggins Reducing ... moremy private collection. Experienced, friendly good to deal with. Sane postage rates, no dramas, new& recycled packaging Make your payment via paypal or online bank deposit Items posted usually within 24 hrs of payment& packaged well 7 years ebay sales experience as jillywi nkl e find me on google DecoBars Design copyright Shipscript © 2006
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SOUTH AFRICA, HAPPY XHOSA WOMEN, TOPLESS. 1973 ?
Up for sale today is this vintage unused continental size post card. Printed on back- Happy Xhosa Women, South Africa, two woman are topless, picture of front and back provided for your viewing, this continental size post card is in excellent to near mint condition, please see pictures and thank you for taking time to stop by. I have a wide selection of post cards in my Ebay Store and will gladly mail up to 10 purchased post cards for a flat rate of $1.70 US for Canada and United States. And Worldwide $1.98 US. Customers purchasing 15 or more post cards will receive free shipping. Payment Options: Paypal. Echeck, any other method of payment that ebay will accept.
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Xhosa Beaded Chest Covering Apron or Shawl African
Type of Object, Apron. Scarf or shawl, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Xhosa, Materials, Cotton. Beads Approximate Age, 1960's, Dimensions, 46.5 W. x 16.25 inches H. Overall Condition, fair to good, Damage/Repair, loose strands with a few missing beads in places. Dust on textile, Xhosa Beaded Apron. Scarf or Shawl South Africa Additional Information: A triangular cotton cloth in blue. Decorated with great arrangement of machine sewn works and beads onto it. In no other part of sub-Saharan Africa have artists produced a more highly diversified assortment of artistic beadwork than in the southern region. All the major ethnic groups of South Africa have a very long tradition of beadworks. They show a high degree of professionalism in decorative art using beads as the central medium. The traditional function of these beads ... morein the Xhosa culture goes back to 1900. Since that time they are among the main decorative elements that embellish costume. Aprons like this, bags, hats, and so forth. They continue to be seen on contemporary prestigious Objects and testify to the great pride their makers took in decorating ceremonial and everyday objects. 65465* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to retu
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Zulu/Xhosa pipe 19th century, nice shape
Interestingly shaped bowl with tin lining. Good patina. late 19th century. Zulu/Xhosa. 17cm long, bowl is 6cm tall.
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Xhosa Beaded Woman's Skirt South Africa SALE Was $250
Title, Xhosa Beaded Woman's Skirt South Africa, Type of Object, Skirt. Apron, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Cotton. Beads, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 43 inches x 72 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, used, Additional Information: A beautiful skirt made out of cotton and decorated with embroidered designs and beads in a style typical of the Xhosa. This textile could have been worn by young ... morewomen as a skirt or an apron. Or a scarf. It comes from the Xhosa people from South Africa. The Xhosa style is recognized by the designs and by the use of blue beads. In no other part of sub-Saharan Africa have artists produced a more highly diversified assortment of artistic beadwork than in the southern region. All the major ethnic groups of South Africa have a very long tradition of beadwork. They show a high degree of professionalism in decorative art using beads as the central medium. The traditional function of these buttons in the Xhosa culture goes back to 1900. Since that time they are among the main decorative elements that embellish costume. Aprons like this, bags, hats, and so forth. They continue to be seen on contemporary prestigious Objects and testify to the great pride their makers took in decorating ceremonial and everyday objects. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 60747* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sar
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South African Xhosa Hand Beaded Collar Necklace Deep Blue & White
Xhosa South African Hand Beaded Collar- Necklace Deep Blue& White Measures 3 1/2" Height 14" Length at neckline Purchased in South Africa from the artist. Excellent condition- like new. Closure is hook and eye. Photographs were taken in full sun. The blue is a deeper blue than depicted in the photographs. Photographs so each side of the full collar and five sections across the necklace. Please examine the photographs as they are an integral part of the description. Thanks for looking! Payment- within three days of end of auction. Buy-It-Now listings require payment upon purchase. The difference. If any, between invoiced shipping and the actual cost of postage will be refunded to your PayPal account. International buyers must contact me for shipping quote. International buyers are responsible for all duties. Customs& fees ... morerelated to shipping the item to your country. International shipping is insured for the final value and declared as merchandise with full value of item.
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Xhosa Girl's Skirt with Beads South Africa African SALE Was $99
Title, Xhosa Girl's Skirt with Beads South Africa Africa, Type of Object, Skirt, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Cotton cloth. Buttons(mother of pearl) Approximate Age, 1960's-1970's, Dimensions, 24 inches W. x 47 inches H. Overall Condition, Fair to good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, stains in places. A few small holes, loose cotton threads, Additional Information: A well conserved skirt made out of cotton and decorated with ... morebeads and buttons known as"mother of pearl" This apron comes from the Xhosa people from South Africa and was used by girls or young women. The Xhosa style is recognized by the style of the designs and by the use of mother of pearl buttons. In no other part of sub-Saharan Africa have artists produced a more highly diversified assortment of artistic beadwork than in the southern region. All the major ethnic groups of South Africa have a very long tradition of beadworks. They show a high degree of professionalism in decorative art using beads as the central medium. The traditional function of these buttons in the Xhosa culture goes back to 1900. Since that time they are among the main decorative elements that embellish costume. Aprons like this, bags, hats, and so forth. They continue to be seen on contemporary prestigious Objects and testify to the great pride their makers took in decorating ceremonial and everyday objects. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 58396* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and
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Xhosa Beaded Bracelet Armband Orange Blue White Beads Beadwork South African
Title, Xhosa Beaded Bracelet Armband Orange Blue White Beads Beadwork South African, Type of Object, Beadwork. Bracelet, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Xhosa, Materials, leather. String, Glass beads, Approximate Age, Late 20th century, Dimensions, 1 inch wide x 9 inches long. See picture with penny for size comparison. Overall Condition, Good. Damage/Repair, General wear, Additional Information: A fine Xhosa beaded bracelet with blue. White and orange tiny beads sewn onto leather. On this bracelet. Xhosa style is recognized by the use of navy bleu. The traditional function of the beads in this culture goes behind the simple fact that they embellish the objects. In early times, beads were used as currencies and as valuable items for exchange and compensation. In Xhosa villages, today, beadworks continue to be seen as prestigious ... moreObjects. Xhosa beadworks testify to the great pride their makers took in producing objects of quality. Recommended Reading: EZAKWANTU. Beadework from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery. 72046* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're r
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Vintage African Xhosa Handcrafted Beige Mauve Woven Bead Seed Love Letter
This is a beautiful Xhosa tribal vintage handcrafted beadwork love letter necklace that was purchased at an estate sale. Please see photos for details. There are a few gaps in the pendant. Choker measures 20" across x 5/8" wide. Pendant measures 2 3/8" long x 3.5" across. Launched from my store- Powered by inkFrog Analytics.
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Vintage Africa Xhosa Tribal Handcrafted Seed Bead Woven Love Letter Necklace
This is a beautiful Xhosa vintage handcrafted beadwork choker that was purchased at an estate sale. There is a tear on the pendant; please see photos for details. Choker measures 15" across x 1/2" wide. Pendant measures 4 3/4" long x 2.5" across. Launched from my store- Powered by inkFrog Analytics.
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Unique South African Xhosa Tsonga Figures Ethnic Art Carved Clay Wall Hangings
You are bidding on 2 rare and unique South African Ethnic Art Carved Clay wall hangings featuring figures from Xhosa and Tsonga tribes. Measurements: Over 4” x 2¾” x ¼“ Condition: Overall good condition. No cracks or repairs. Please look carefully at all the photos before bidding. There is some slight discolouring in a few places on both items. I don't know if this is due to an attempt to clean them or if it is caused by the natural ageing process of the clay. While reading about the tribes I learned that Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu are among the famous people from the Xhosa tribe. Payment: I only accept payment by PayPal. And require buyers to transfer payment within 2 working days of winning bid. Shipment will leave within 3 working days of receipt of payment. I will pack appropriately to avoid any damage in transit Item ... moreDescription: All items offered are described as accurately as possible. Any defects are mentioned and if possible photographed and displayed. I refer to some of the items I sell as“vintage” This is a loosely used term with no exact definition. But is generally accepted as referring to items manufactured between 30-80 years ago, which are not old enough to be called“antiques” I date the items I sell by identifying the manufacturers’ marks or according to information received from the former owners and attempt to be as accurate as possible. Please read the complete description and view the photos carefully before bidding. I will always enclose photos from all angles so that you can judge for yourself before purchasing. Refund policy: I will accept goods returned to me within 7 days of receipt by buyer. And refund the cost, on the following conditions only: The goods do not match the description supplied by us- The cost of return shipping will be paid by the buyer Shipping: Goods are usually sent by registered air mail to countries outside Israel, and are insured by the post office up to a value of approximately $100. Unfortunately. International postal regulations specify that i
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Xhosa Beaded Belt Ornament South Africa African SA:E Was $39
Type of Object, Beadwork. Belt, band, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Xhosa, Materials, Bead. String, buttons, Approximate Age, 1960s-1970s, Dimensions, L.33 inches, Overall Condition, good, Damage/Repair, none, Xhosa Beaded belt. Band or other Ornament, South Africa Additional Information: A fine Xhosa beaded belt decoration in red. White, and black glass beads and ending with mother-of-pearl buttons. In no other part of sub-Saharan Africa have artists produced a more highly diversified assortment of artistic beadwork than in the southern region. All the major ethnic groups of South Africa have a very long tradition of beadworks. They show a high degree of professionalism in jewelry and decorative art using beads as the central medium. This anklet comes from the Xhosa speaking people of the Eastern Cape region of South Africa.It ... morewas worn around the leg by both men and women as part of their ceremonial attires. On this anklet. Xhosa style is recognized by the use of navy bleu beads and the mother of pearl buttons. The traditional function of the beads in this culture goes behind the simple fact that they embellish the objects. In early times, beads were used as currencies and as valuable items for exchange and compensation. In Xhosa villages, today, beadworks continue to be seen as prestigious Objects. Xhosa beadworks testify to the great pride their makers took in producing objects of quality. Recommended Reading: EZAKWANTU. Beadwork from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery. 70124* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than
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Xhosa Beaded Collar or Necklace Like Mandela's South Africa African
Title, Xhosa Beaded Collar or Necklace Like Mandela's South Africa African, Type of Object, Collar, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Beads. Button, otton threads, Approximate Age, 20th Century last quarter, Dimensions, 22 inches long, Overall Condition, Fair, Damage/Repair, damage at ends(cotton threads cut) Loose strands, Additional Information: The use of cotton threads on the offered necklace is of recent creation. Besides the use of green cotton threads. This necklace is very similar to the one worn by Nelson Mandela in a portrait published in Ezakwantu: Beadwork from the Eastern Cape. Tag reads: âXhosa necklace Ihtumbu, Xhosa manâ pictured in photoâs of men and women in Vanishing Cultures of South Africa by Magubane, fig.27, p.56. Nelson Mandela is Xhosa. There is a well-known picture ... moreof him as a young man, bare chested, wearing a necklace like this one. The Xhosa of the eastern Cape region of South Africa have a history of beadwork as long as that of the better known Zulu and Ndebele. The use of beaded garments. Bags, jewelry and objects continue until today in the rural areas. Called Icangci, this Xhosa necklace was traditionally worn by young initiates Xhosa man during dances and ceremonies as a sign of their status. Up to date both men and women were seen wearing such collars during ceremonies. See also pictures of contemporary men and women wearing similar necklaces in Vanishing Cultures of South Africa by Peter Magubane. Pages 28-30. For a similar piece see also Labelle, Marie-Louise, Beads of Life. Eastern and Southern African Beadwork from Canadian Collections, fig. 114, p. 123. Recommended Reading: Labelle. Marie-Louise, Beads of Life. Eastern and Southern African Beadwork from Canadian Collections, 2005. Peter Magubane. Vanishing Cultures of South Africa, Struik Publishers Ltd, 1998. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 60986* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To
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Xhosa Beaded Collar/Necklace Unusual South Africa
Type of Object, Collar, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, plastic/vegetal plants. Beads, cotton cloth, button, Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 10 inches ext. diam. 4 inches int. Diam. Overall Condition, Fair, Damage/Repair, cut strands with a few missing beads in places. Red treads/vegetal plants are fraying, Xhosa Beaded Collar or Necklace. South Africa. Additional Information: An unusual Xhosa collar made out of vegetal plants/plastic thread and beads! The Xhosa of the eastern Cape region of South Africa have a history of beadwork as long as that of the better known Zulu and Ndebele. The uses of beaded garments. Bags, jewelry and objects continue until today in the rural areas. This Xhosa necklace can be classified in the category Icangci collars worn by young initiates Xhosa during ceremonies to show ... moretheir status. Today they are worn by men and women as ornaments. See pictures of men and women wearing similar necklaces in Vanishing Cultures of South Africa by Peter Magubane. Pages 28-30. Recommended Reading: Labelle. Marie-Louise, Beads of Life. Eastern and Southern African Beadwork from Canadian Collections, 2005. Peter Magubane. Vanishing Cultures of South Africa, Struik Publishers Ltd, 1998. EZAKWANTU. Beadwork from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery*56345* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We
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Xhosa Idiliza Lomqala Fringed Beaded Collar
Type of Object, Beadwork. Jewelry, necklace Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Bead, Approximate Age, second half 20th century       Dimensions, 15 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, None, Xhosa Idiliza Lomqala Fringed Beaded Collar Additional Information: Idiliza lomqala necklace. Specially worn around the neck by young men and women at any day. The Xhosa of the eastern Cape region of South Africa have a history of beadwork as long as that of the better known Zulu and Ndebele. The uses of beaded garments. Bags, jewelry and objects continue until today in the rural areas. Recommended Reading: EZAKWANTU. Beadework from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery; Morris and Preston-White's SPEAKING WITH BEADS-ZULU ... moreARTS FROM SOUTHERN AFRICA. 26622* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. Not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you through PayPal; if yo
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2 Xhosa Necklace Beadwork South Africa African SALE Was $44
Type of Object, Necklace, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Beads. Button(mother-of-pearl) string, Approximate Age, 1960's-1970's, Dimensions, 14.5" long. 5" wide. Overall Condition, Good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, A few spots have been repaired. 2 Xhosa Necklace Beadwork South Africa African Additional Information: A Xhosa necklace made of beads of various colors(blue. Red, orange,white) and worn around the neck. In ... moreno other part of sub-Saharan Africa have artists produced a more highly diversified assortment of artistic beadwork than in the southern region. All the major ethnic groups of South Africa have a very long tradition of beadworks. They show a high degree of professionalism in jewelry and decorative art using beads as the central medium. This waist belt is from the Xhosa speaking people of the Eastern Cape region of South Africa. On this necklace. Xhosa style is recognized by the use of navy blue beads and mother of pearl buttons. The traditional function of the beads in this culture goes behind the simple fact that they embellish the objects. In early times, beads were used as currencies and as valuable items for exchange and compensation. In Xhosa villages, today, beadworks continue to be seen as prestigious Objects. Xhosa beadworks testify to the great pride their makers took in producing objects of quality. Recommended Reading: EZAKWANTU. Beadework from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery. 61895* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eB
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African Beaded Cotton Handkerchief South Africa Xhosa SALE
Title, Xhosa Cotton Handkerchief with beadwork on Sides, Type of Object, Handkerchief, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Cotton. Beads, Approximate Age, 1960's-1970's, Dimensions, 20 inches W. x 21 inches H. Overall Condition, good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, used fabric. Broken strands with a few missing beads, stains, tears with repair in one place, Additional Information: A handkerchief in cotton fabric decorated with beades ... moreon each sides of the square. The designs and beads' colors on this handkerchief indicate a Xhosa origin. It was used by both Xhosa men and women as a handkerchief or a costume accessory. In no other part of sub-Saharan Africa have artists produced a more highly diversified assortment of artistic beadwork than in the southern region. All the major ethnic groups of South Africa have a very long tradition of beadwork. They show a high degree of professionalism in decorative art using beads as the central medium. The traditional function of these buttons in the Xhosa culture goes back to 1900. Since that time they are among the main decorative elements that embellish costume. Aprons like this, bags, hats, and so forth. They continue to be seen on contemporary prestigious Objects and testify to the great pride their makers took in decorating ceremonial and everyday objects. 59405* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern A
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Beautiful Xhosa Woman - South African Handmade Pottery
South African Art in Pottery Beautiful Raku Xhosa Tribal Woman click picture to enlarge Description I am proud to present a stunning example of art in pottery. Raku Art and Art Zoo are very unique collections of figurines and home décor ceramic pieces. Beautifully crafted. These are high quality pieces and surprisingly heavy. This one will certainly complement your collection. This amazing piece. The Xhosa woman(one size) is 11.5 inches tall(29 cm. 2.75 inches in diameter at its widest(7 cm. and weighs 14.9 ounces(425 grams) Mbare Certificate of Authenticity: Mbare certifies that each piece of Raku Art and Art Zoo is hand crafted in Africa and all designs are the originals of our artists. Every piece is individually shaped out of clay and fired in a kiln for 12 hours. Hand painted and utilizing an ancient technique called Raku Firing. ... moreThey are placed in a gas kiln and heated to 950 degrees centigrade. When the clay reaches this temperature, it is removed from the gas kiln and placed in a bed of Sawdust. The sawdust smolders on contact with the clay causing a unique crackling pattern on the glaze. The result is a beautiful collectible piece of Raku Art or Art Zoo. I have come across other African Raku pieces and I can vouch for 2 facts: 1) Not all Raku is created equal 2) As with most things in life. You get what you pay for. Raku Art and Art Zoo have an entire collection of land and sea animals. From butterflies to whales. Many figurines are made in different sizes to suit most budgets. Collectors and decorators worldwide recognize Raku Art and Art Zoo as pieces of art with deep history and meaning. Please email me with any questions. I can also provide photographs of the other items. Be sure to add me to your favorites list! My Sales Policy I do my best to accurately describe items. With the exception of the exquisite Raku Art and Art Zoo South African pottery and the gorgeous Bulgarian handcrafted Lalo Orna jewelry. Accessories and home décor, most of my other merchandise has been gently worn so it w
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Xhosa Beaded 6 Strand Necklace Isidanga South Africa
Type of Object, Xhosa 6 Strand Necklace IsidangaBeads Africa, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Beads.Strings, buttons, Approximate Age, 1960s-1970s, Dimensions, 19 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, loose strands, Additional Information: A beaded work from the Xosa. Made in local traditional colors and worn around as a collar around the neck.This necklace comes from the Xhosa.Such necklaces are known as sacrificial necklace(Isidanga) beawork associated with the spirits. Interesting explanations regarding Isidanga necklaces are found in Ezakwantu. P.81: An essential item worn at the performance of ceremonies was a simple necklet, isidanga, consisting of long strands of beads. It was strongly associated with the invocation of the spirits of the family ancestors and, as such, was worn by senior men, particularly ... morelineage heads, at sacrifices(Bigalke 1972:82) It was also worn by brides at wedding ceremonies(Broster 1976:61; Bigalke 1972: 89) where the benign presence of the ancestral spirits was required" For more information and examples see"Vanishing Cultures of South Africa" by Magubane. See more examples in: EZAKWANTU. Beadwork from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery. Fig. 55, p. 97*56174* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the
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Fun Vintage Pair African Figurine People Made From Nuts Antelope Hair Xhosa 5"
Here's a pair of cute. Vintage African figurines. These little guys are made from all natural materials. Nut or seed pods, wood, and some type of antelope hair. Love all the details, headdresses, shield, skirts with bels and hand painted eyes and red noses and mouths. Check out their little toenails. Base says Xhasa Africa. About 5" high. They lived with me for a while, but are complaining that I don't pay enough attention to them, and want to move out. It's always something.Please e-mail me with any?S, or for more pix. I combine shipping. Shipped with insurance. Thanks for looking!
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Xhosa Beaded Bracelet with Mother-of- Pearl Buttons South African
Title, Xhosa Beaded Bracelet with Mother-of-Pearl Buttons South African, Type of Object, Beadwork. Bracelet, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Xhosa, Materials, leather? Beads, buttons Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 3 inches diam. Overall Condition, Good. Damage/Repair, General wear, Additional Information: A fine Xhosa beaded bracelet with blue. White and decorated with mother-o- pearl buttons. On this bracelet. Xhosa style is recognized by the use of navy bleu and themother-of- pearl buttons. The traditional function of the beads in this culture goes behind the simple fact that they embellish the objects. In early times, beads were used as currencies and as valuable items for exchange and compensation. In Xhosa villages, today, beadworks continue to be seen as prestigious Objects. Xhosa beadworks testify to the great ... morepride their makers took in producing objects of quality. Recommended Reading: EZAKWANTU. Beadework from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery. 74234* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a
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Xhosa Beaded Love Letter Necklace 33 Letters South African
Title, Xhosa Beaded Love Letter Necklace 33 Letters South African, Type of Object, Beadwork. Jewelry, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Beads. Strings, button(mother-of-pearl) leather, Approximate Age, 1960s to 1970s, Dimensions, 29 inches L. square: 1 in x.75 in. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, A few missing beads and general wear. Additional Information: A colorful beaded necklace with pendant ... morein the form of a square panel commonly known as"love letter" This necklace is made out of white. Blue, black, green, and orange glass beads. This beautiful long necklace with pendant is worn around the neck with the pendant on the chest. The design of these"love letters" are found among the Xhosa, Ndebele, and Zulu. The abstract motif in the center of the panel, the use of buttons, the blue color, and the way the beads are put together are of Xhosa style. Usually, Xhosa bead works are recognized by the fact that the motifs are treated in a very symmetrical way. And the way the Xhosa use the space on the work is very different from the Zulu. Experts say, on the Zuku works space is saturated. However, Xhosa motifs are less crowded. The local name of these necklaces with Lover letters is Iphoco. The Xhosa of the eastern Cape region of South Africa have a history of beadwork as long as that of the better known Zulu and Ndebele. Beaded garments. Bags, jewelry and objects continue to be made and used until today in the rural areas as well as in big cities. See similar examples in Ezakwantu. Beadwork from the Eastern Cape. South African National Gallery figs. 48
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Xhosa Medicine/Powder Horn Beaded, South Africa
Title, Xhosa Medicine/Powder Horn Beaded. South Africa African, Type of Object, Container. Horn, beadwork, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Horn. Beads, Approximate Age, second half, Dimensions, 8 inches L. x 1.25 inches W. Overall Condition, good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, a few holes, Additional Information: A medicine/Powder Horn nicely covered with beads! The horn is probably from a cow and does not show signs of residue. Such ... morehorns are found throughout Sub-Saharan Africa where they were mainly used as a vessel for medicines. Among the Xhosa. Such horns were used by healers and diviners as a container for medicine or a tool used to administrate(give) medicines to someone. The choice of an horn is not vain. Horns are supposed to have certain power that heal and make a patient strong than ever. As in other aspects of African culture and religion, the horn was perceived to be more than just a container of medicine used to treat all kind of illness. It was also thought to house the spirit of bush. It is a symbol of strength and recovery. Small horns were worn as pendants or amulet to provide to children strong health. And to guaranty protection to a warrior during combats. Horns like this were also used to contain gunpowder. Recommended Reading: Hlengiwe Dube. ZULU BEADWORK.TALKING WITH BEADS, AfricaDirect, Inc. Denver, 2009, 112 p. Zulu Treasures Amagugu Kazulu. Kwazulu Cultural Museum. 1996. Jean Morris(text by Eleanor Preston-White. SPEAKING WITH BEADS. ZULU ARTS FROM SOUTHERN AFRICA. 62190* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Afr
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Xhosa or Mfengu Beaded Belt Nelson Collection African
Title, Beaded bell, Type of Object, waist-belt, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa or Mfengu, Materials, beads, Approximate Age, 1980s, Dimensions, 40 inches L. x 10 inches W. Overall Condition, Excellent.  Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, None, Additional Information: A beaded belt with nice circular designs in white. Black and yellow beads. The work on this beaded belt recall Xhosa and the Mfengu style of beadwork. The Xhosa ... morepeople live in the eastern Cape region of South Africa. Mfengu people live in the same area than the Xhosa. The two peoples speak the same language(Xhosa) and share the same cultures and traditions. They have a history of beadwork as long as that of the better known Zulu and Ndebele. They abundantly use beaded garments. Bags, jewelry and beaded objects. This tradition continues today, not only in rural areas but also in big cities. See more Xhosa beaded items in: Ezakwantu. Beadwork From The Eastern Cape. South African National Gallery-31 October 1993- 29 May 1994. Vanishing Cultures of South Africa by Peter Magubane. Beads of Life. Eastern and Southern African Beadwork from Canadian Collections. By Labelle Marie-Louise. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. Ph.D. 53353* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have bee
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Xhosa Beadwork Necklace Glass Beads Amapasi South African
Title, Xhosa Beadwork Necklace Glass Beads Amapasi South African, Type of Object, Beadwork. Necklace, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Xhosa. Midutshane, clan: Egunsi, maker: Tatu Jamu, Materials, Glass Beads. Buttons, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 34 inches x 24 inches(lying flat at longest point) Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, General wear, Additional Information: A superb necklace from the Xhosa. Worn around the neck. The Xhosa of the eastern Cape region of South Africa have a history of beadwork as long as that of the better known Zulu and Ndebele. The uses of beaded garments. Bags, jewelry and objects ... morecontinue until today in the rural areas. The tag attached to these small panels similar to the Zulu neck ornament"lover letter" indicates that these beadworks are from the Xhosa of Egunsi clan. It is possible that these beadworks were used as neck ornment or jewelry for Xhosa young men. These maybe decorated with buttons or coins. For similar examples worn by young Xhosa see similar adorments in VANISHING CULTURES of SOUTH AFRICA by Peter Magubane and also. DRESS AND ADORNMENT by the same author. See also EZAKWANTU. Beadwork from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery see a similar example in Marie-Louise Labelle. Breads of Life. Eastern and Southern African Beadwork from Canadian Collections, 2005, fig.63, p. 83*33204* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, a
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Xhosa Cotton Textile with Buttons South Africa Nelson Collection
Title, Xhosa Cotton Textile with Buttons South Africa, Type of Object, apron, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Cotton. Buttons, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 38 inches x 12 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, stains. Loose buttons, Provenance: From the Collection of Peter Nelson. Who was a Peace Corps volunteer, collector, and dealer. These pieces were collected in the 1970s and very early 1980s. ... moreThis piece is from his personal collection. Additional Information: A beautiful piece of cloth made out of cotton and decorated with designs and buttons in a style typical of the Xhosa. This textile could have been worn by young women as a skirt or an apron. It comes from the Xhosa people from South Africa. The Xhosa style is recognized by the designs and by the use of blue beads. In no other part of sub-Saharan Africa have artists produced a more highly diversified assortment of artistic beadwork than in the southern region. All the major ethnic groups of South Africa have a very long tradition of beadwork. They show a high degree of professionalism in decorative art using beads as the central medium. The traditional function of these buttons in the Xhosa culture goes back to 1900. Since that time they are among the main decorative elements that embellish costume. Aprons like this, bags, hats, and so forth. They continue to be seen on contemporary prestigious Objects and testify to the great pride their makers took in decorating ceremonial and everyday objects. 66355* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Afr
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Xhosa Beaded Anklet Ornament, South Africa Old SALE
Type of Object, Beadwork. Anklet, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Xhosa, Materials, Bead. String, buttons, leater, Approximate Age, 1960s-1970s, Dimensions, 8 inches Diam. Overall Condition, Fair to good, Damage/Repair, button missing. Loose strand, Xhosa Beaded Anklet Ornament. South Africa Additional Information: A fine Xhosa beaded anklet decoration in pink and blue tinny beads. In no other part of sub-Saharan Africa have artists produced a more highly diversified assortment of artistic beadwork than in the southern region. All the major ethnic groups of South Africa have a very long tradition of beadworks. They show a high degree of professionalism in jewelry and decorative art using beads as the central medium. This anklet comes from the Xhosa speaking people of the Eastern Cape region of South Africa.It was worn around ... morethe leg by both men and women as part of their ceremonial attires. On this anklet. Xhosa style is recognized by the use of navy bleu beads and the mother of pearl buttons. The traditional function of the beads in this culture goes behind the simple fact that they embellish the objects. In early times, beads were used as currencies and as valuable items for exchange and compensation. In Xhosa villages, today, beadworks continue to be seen as prestigious Objects. Xhosa beadworks testify to the great pride their makers took in producing objects of quality. Recommended Reading: EZAKWANTU. Beadwork from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery. 63900* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity a
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Xhosa Woman's Skirt Cotton South Africa SALE Was $150
Title, Xhosa Woman's Skirt Cotton South Africa, Type of Object, Skirt. Apron, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Cotton. Buttons, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 45 inches x 22.5 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, used. Stains, Additional Information: A beautiful skirt made out of cotton and decorated with designs and buttons in a style typical of the Xhosa. This textile could have been worn by ... moreyoung women as a skirt or an apron. It comes from the Xhosa people from South Africa. The Xhosa style is recognized by the designs and by the use of blue beads. In no other part of sub-Saharan Africa have artists produced a more highly diversified assortment of artistic beadwork than in the southern region. All the major ethnic groups of South Africa have a very long tradition of beadwork. They show a high degree of professionalism in decorative art using beads as the central medium. The traditional function of these buttons in the Xhosa culture goes back to 1900. Since that time they are among the main decorative elements that embellish costume. Aprons like this, bags, hats, and so forth. They continue to be seen on contemporary prestigious Objects and testify to the great pride their makers took in decorating ceremonial and everyday objects. 65653* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with
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Xhosa/Thembu Beaded Apron Inkciyo South Africa Old
Type of Object, Xhosa/Thembu Beaded Apron Inkciyo. South Africa, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa or Thembu, Materials, glass beads. Cotton threads, buttons(mother-of-pearls) Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, Square: 10 inches x 9.75 inches; with Strand: 36 inches Overall Condition: Good, Damage/Repair, a few missing beads, Additional Information: A delightful beaded apron made out of glass beads in white. Blue, black and beautifully ending with a fringe of red cotton threads. Condition is perfect. This apron comes from the Xhosa or Thembu of south Africa. The Thembu people live in of the eastern Cape region of South Africa. They are often confused with the Xhosa. Although the Thembu speak Xhosa language. They belong to an independent kingdom.They shared similar traditions with the Xhosa and have a history of beadwork ... moreas long as that of the better known Xhosa, Zulu and Ndebele. They use of beaded garments, bags, jewelry and objects continues today in the rural areas. This Pubis apron is an example. Such aprons are found among the Xhosa. According to some sources such apron called Inkciyo in Xhosa were made by the Xhosa for the Thembu women who worn them under full skirts. Also, among the Thembu such an apron is made for young girls who worn it during her initiation to the womanhood. During her seclusion the girl will wear nothing but an apron like this. This apron was used as a cache sexe. After the seclusion the apron would be abandoned. Most of the time it was kept and passed on to the next girl of the family to get initiated. Where they were no more girl to inherit the apron, this one was kept in the family house as a memorable object.The present apron came with the dealer's inscription: Xhosa boy's body piece" Recommended Reading: For more information on South African Beadwork read: EZAKWANTU. Beadwork from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery. 56551* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your F
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Xhosa Beaded Woman's Pouch Old South African
Title, Xhosa Beaded Woman's Pouch Old South African, Type of Object, Womenâs bag, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Glass beads. Raffia fiber, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 72 inches Long, Overall Condition, Poor to fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Some threads broken. Significant bead loss. Additional information: In no other part of sub-Saharan Africa have artists produced a more highly diversified assortment ... moreof artistic beadwork than in the southern region. All the major ethnic groups of South Africa have a very long tradition of beadworks. They show a high degree of professionalism in decorative art using beads as the central medium. This pouch is from the Xhosa speaking people of the Eastern Cape region of South Africa. On this small bag, Xhosa style is recognized by the use of navy bleu beads and the work itself. The traditional function of the beads in this culture goes behind the simple fact that they embellish the objects. In early times, beads were used as currencies and as valuable items for exchange and compensation. In Xhosa villages, today, beadworks continue to be seen as prestigious Objects. Xhosa beadworks testify to the great pride their makers took in producing objects of quality. I have examined this piece and agree with the description Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 41669* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southe
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2 Xhosa/Nguni or Sotho Beaded Love Lettters South Africa
Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Beads, Approximate Age, contemporary, Dimensions, 2.5 inches W. x 3 inches H. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, None, Xhosa/Nguni or Sotho Beaded Decorative Piece Africa Additional Information: An excellent beadwork with exquisite colors. This is a decorative or accessory piece. Probably, part of an attire o a ceremonial garment. Itmay come from any groups in South including the Xhosa, Sotho or Nguni. The navy blue is the favorite color of the Xhosa. The Xhosa of the eastern Cape region of South Africa have a history of beadwork as long as that of the better known Zulu and Ndebele. The uses of beaded garments. Bags, jewelry and objects continue until today in the rural areas. Men and women wear beaded necklace as part of the ornament and also as a ceremonial attire. For more ... moreinformation and examples see"Vanishing Cultures of South Africa" by Magubane. See also: EZAKWANTU. Beadwork from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery*56879* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either
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Xhosa Ndebele Beaded Collar Necklace Like Mandela's South African
Title, Xhosa Ndebele Beaded Collar Necklace Like Mandela's South African, Type of Object, Beadwork. Jewelry, Collar, Necklace, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Glass Beads. Resin Buttons, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 14" dia. 5 x 19 inches. Overall Condition, Good. Damage/Repair, Some beads are missing and there may be an area where beads are falling off. General wear. Additional Information: This necklace is very similar to the one worn by Nelson Mandela in a portrait published in Ezakwantu: Beadwork from the Eastern Cape. Tag reads: âXhosa necklace Ihtumbu. Xhosa manâ pictured in photoâs of men and women in Vanishing Cultures of South Africa by Magubane, fig.27, p.56. Nelson Mandela is Xhosa. There is a well-known picture of him as a young man, bare chested, wearing ... morea necklace like this one. The Xhosa of the eastern Cape region of South Africa have a history of beadwork as long as that of the better known Zulu and Ndebele. The uses of beaded garments. Bags, jewelry and objects continue until today in the rural areas. Called Icangci, this Xhosa necklace was traditionally worn by young initiates Xhosa man during dances and ceremonies as a sign of their status. Up to date both men and women were seen wearing such collars during ceremonies. See also pictures of contemporary men and women wearing similar necklaces in Vanishing Cultures of South Africa by Peter Magubane. Pages 28-30. For a similar piece see also Labelle, Marie-Louise, Beads of Life. Eastern and Southern African Beadwork from Canadian Collections, fig. 114, p. 123. Recommended Reading: Labelle. Marie-Louise, Beads of Life. Eastern and Southern African Beadwork from Canadian Collections, 2005. Peter Magubane. Vanishing Cultures of South Africa, Struik Publishers Ltd, 1998. I have examined this piece and agree with the description Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 74064* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. h
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Xhosa Beaded Belt or Headband, South Africa African SALE Was $210
Type of Object, Beadwork. Waist Belt or headband, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Xhosa, Materials, Bead. String, leather, Approximate Age, 1970s, Dimensions, 28 inches L.x 2.5 inches W.   Overall Condition, poor, Damage/Repair, loose and cut strands with. Holes and a few missing and broken beads, missing buttons, Xhosa Beaded Belt or headband. South Africa Additional Information: On this belt/headband. Xhosa style is recognized by the use of pink beads. The traditional function of the beads in this culture goes behind the simple fact that they embellish the objects. In early times, beads were used as currencies and as valuable items for exchange and compensation. In Xhosa villages, today, beadworks continue to be seen as prestigious Objects. Xhosa beadworks testify to the great pride their makers took in producing ... moreobjects of quality. Recommended Reading: EZAKWANTU. Beadework from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery*61287* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. N
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Xhosa Beaded Apron with Leather Glass and Metal Beads African
Title, Xhosa Beaded Apron with Leather and Metal, Type of Object, Pubis Apron, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, beads. Leather, brass, buttons, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 60 inches long x 6-8 inches wide, Overall Condition, Fair to good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, worn leather. Beads pitting, Additional Information: Probably a pubis apron made out of beads and extended with Leather fringes and decorated with metal beads ... morein the form of rings. This object could be a ceremonial dance apron. They use of beaded garments continues today in South Africa. Especially in the rural areas. This Pubis apron like this is an example. According to some sources such aprons called Inkciyo in Xhosa were made by the Xhosa for women or girls who worn them as skirts or over a regular skirt. It should be noted that similar aprons were also worn by young boys. Young girls will wear such aprons during their initiation to the womanhood. During their seclusion girls will wear nothing but an apron like this. This apron was also used as a cache sexe. After the seclusion the apron would be abandoned. Most of the time it was kept and passed on to the next girl of the family to get initiated. Where they were no more girl to inherit the apron, this one was kept in the family house as a memorable object. Recommended Reading: EZAKWANTU. Beadwork from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery. 60996* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30
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Xhosa Belt Necklace 28 Strands Light Blue and Black Beads African
People, Xhosa, Made In, South Africa, Approximate Age, 20th century, Overall Condition, Very good, Bead Size, 1-4mm in diameter. See picture with penny for size comparison. Strand Length, 180inch, Xhosa Necklace 28-31 Strands Light Blue and Black Beads Picture is an example. You are buying one. Yours will be very similar! Materials: Glass beads Necklace length: 18 inches; 28 strands or more. Additional information: To see other examples of Ethnic jewelry from around the world please see A WORLD OF NECKLACES(Leurquin) AFRICA ADORNED(Fisher) JEWELS FROM ELSEWHERE(Maggi,Melesi, Pensotti) and ETHNIC JEWELRY(van der Star Collection) and THE SPLENDOR of ETHNIC JEWELRY(Borel) 61373* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received ... moremore than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. Not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you through PayPal; if you paid us directly with your credit card, we'll refund the credit card. Combining Shipping: You are welcome to wait to pay. And to combine multiple items for shipping. We ask that you keep eac
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Xhosa Beaded Skirt For Married Woman South Africa
Title, Xhosa Beaded Woman Skirt South Africa, Type of Object, Skirt. Apron, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Cotton. Beads, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 50 inches x 33 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, some frayers. Stains, Additional Information: A beautiful skirt made out of cotton and decorated with embroidered designs and beads in a style typical of the Xhosa. This textile could have been ... moreworn by young women as a skirt or an apron. Or a scarf. It comes from the Xhosa people from South Africa. The Xhosa style is recognized by the designs and by the use of blue beads. In no other part of sub-Saharan Africa have artists produced a more highly diversified assortment of artistic beadwork than in the southern region. All the major ethnic groups of South Africa have a very long tradition of beadwork. They show a high degree of professionalism in decorative art using beads as the central medium. The traditional function of these buttons in the Xhosa culture goes back to 1900. Since that time they are among the main decorative elements that embellish costume. Aprons like this, bags, hats, and so forth. They continue to be seen on contemporary prestigious Objects and testify to the great pride their makers took in decorating ceremonial and everyday objects. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 67623* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by
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Xhosa Beaded Necklace Love Letter Amapasi South Africa
Type of Object, Beadwork. Necklace, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Xhosa, Materials, Beads. Mother-of-pearl buttons, Approximate Age, 1960's-1970's, Dimensions, Large Squares: 9" x 5" Small Squares: Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, broken strands with a few missing beads. Holes, Xhosa Beaded Necklace Amapasi South Africa 2.75" x 1.75" total lenght: 29" Additional Information: A superb necklace with four love letter panels from the Xhosa. Worn around the neck. The Xhosa of the eastern Cape region of South Africa have a history of beadwork as long as that of the better known Zulu and Ndebele. The uses of beaded garments, bags, jewelry and objects continue until today in the rural areas. For similar examples worn by young Xhosa see similar adornments in VANISHING CULTURES of SOUTH AFRICA ... moreby Peter Magubane and also. DRESS AND ADORNMENT by the same author. See also EZAKWANTU. Beadwork from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery see a similar example in Marie-Louise Labelle. Breads of Life. Eastern and Southern African Beadwork from Canadian Collections, 2005, fig.63, p. 83*67564* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to retur
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Xhosa Beaded Necklace Love Letters Nelson Collection African
Type of Object, Beadwork. Jewelry, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Beads. String, buttons, Approximate Age, 1960s-1970s, Dimensions, 20.5 inches Long with strand x 12 inches panels only, Overall Condition, very good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, hole in one place, Xhosa Beaded Collar or Necklace Love Letters. South Africa Provenance: From the Collection of Peter Nelson. Who was a Peace Corps volunteer, collector, ... moreand dealer. These pieces were collected in the 1970s and very early 1980s. This piece is from his personal collection. Additional Information: A genuine beaded necklace in five rectangular panels usually known as"love letters" Put together in an alternative way(panel dominantly white- panel dominantly blue) These five pieces make a beautiful long pendant. The beaded jewelry is worn around the neck with the pendant on the chest. The design of these"love letters" are found among the Xhosa, Ndebele, and Zulu. The use of blue color and the way the beads are put together are of Xhosa style. Usually, Xhosa bead works are recognized by the fact that the motifs are treated in a very symmetrical way. And the way the Xhosa use the space on the work is very different from the Zulu. Experts say, on the Zuku works space is saturated. However, Xhosa motifs are less crowded. These necklaces were said to be worn by married women. These necklaces were collected in King Williams Town and were made around the 1960's by Mrs. Mathenza of Equnsi clan. The Xhosa of the eastern Cape region of South Africa have a history of beadwork as long as that of the better known Zulu and
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2 Xhosa Beaded Bracelets South African
Type of Object, Beadwork. Bracelet, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Xhosa, Materials, leather. Bead, string, buttons, Approximate Age, 1960s-1970s, Dimensions, 7.5. 8.58.5 inches length, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, none, 2 Xhosa Beaded Bracelets. South Africa On this bracelet. Xhosa style is recognized by the use of navy bleu and pink beads. The traditional function of the beads in this culture goes behind the simple fact that they embellish the objects. In early times, beads were used as currencies and as valuable items for exchange and compensation. In Xhosa villages, today, beadworks continue to be seen as prestigious Objects. Xhosa beadworks testify to the great pride their makers took in producing objects of quality. Recommended Reading: EZAKWANTU. Beadework from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. ... moreSouth African National Gallery. 74344* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. Not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you through PayPal;
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Xhosa Beaded Apron Inkciyo South Africa African
Title, Xhosa Beaded Apron Inkciyo South Africa African Type of Object, Apron Inkiyo, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa or Thembu, Materials, cotton thread. Glass beads, leather, metal bell, cork for beer bottle, Approximate Age, 1970's, Dimensions, 17 inches W. 24 inches W. with String, Overall Condition, Good Damage/Repair, wear, Xhosa Beaded Apron Inkciyo South African Additional Information: A delightful apron made out of cotton thread fringes decorated with glass beads with strp of beads. Such aprons are found among the Xhosa and the Thembu. Among these peoples aprons such as this. Called Inkciko by the Xhosa, were made for young girls who worn them during their initiation to the womanhood. During her seclusion the girl will wear nothing but an apron like this. This apron was used as a cache-sexe. The strap of yellow ... morebeads has ritual purpose. The yellow color is said to induce fertility( see Marie-Louise Labelle, Beads of Life, p. 121) After the seclusion the apron would be abandoned Most of the time it was kept and passed on to the next girl of the family to get initiated. Where they were no more girl to inherit the apron, this one was kept in the family house as a memorable object. The Thembu people live in of the eastern Cape region of South Africa. They are often confused with the Xhosa. Although the Thembu speak Xhosa language. They belong to an independent kingdom.They shared similar traditions with the Xhosa and have a history of beadwork as long as that of the better known Xhosa, Zulu and Ndebele. They use of beaded garments, bags, jewelry and objects continues today in the rural areas. This Pubis apron is an example. For a similar example see Marie-Louise Labelle. Beads of Life, fig. 121, p. 126. Recommended Reading: For more information on South African Beadwork read: EZAKWANTU. Beadwork from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery. 73082* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! A
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Xhosa Beaded Band Anklet or Armlet South African
Title, Xhosa Beaded Band Anklet or Armlet South African, Type of Object, Beadwork. Anklet, Armlet or Headband or child waist belt, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Xhosa, Materials, Bead. String, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 15 inches L. x 2 inches W.   Overall Condition, Good. Damage/Repair, Loose and cut cotton thread strings, Additional Information: A wonderful Xhosa beaded band that could have been used as a armlet or a anklet or a headband. This beadwork comes from the Xhosa speaking people of the Eastern Cape region of South Africa. On this work. Xhosa style is recognized by the use of navy blue beads and mother of pearl buttons. The traditional function of the beads in this culture goes behind the simple fact that they embellish the objects. In early times, beads were used as currencies ... moreand as valuable items for exchange and compensation. In Xhosa villages, today, beadworks continue to be seen as prestigious Objects. Xhosa beadworks testify to the great pride their makers took in producing objects of quality. Recommended Reading: EZAKWANTU. Beadework from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery*70227* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase.
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Xhosa Beaded Belt with Leather Straps and Buckle African SALE Was $89
Title, Xhosa Beaded Belt with Leather Straps and Buckle African, Type of Object, Beadwork. Belt, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Xhosa, Materials, Bead. Buttons, leather straps and belt buckle, Approximate Age, 1960s-1970s, Dimensions, 33 inches L. x 4.75 inches W. with buckled Overall Condition, Fair to good, Damage/Repair, missing buttons. Cut strands with a few missing beads, holes, Xhosa Beaded Belt with Leather Straps and Buckle Africa Additional Information: A superb Xhosa belt Isaziso Sesinqe unique by the combination of beads and leather straps alternating. Onto the leather straps are sew mothe-of-pearls buttons.The leather straps end with two veritable belt buckle. In no other part of sub-Saharan Africa have artists produced a more highly diversified assortment of artistic beadwork than in the southern region. ... moreAll the major ethnic groups of South Africa have a very long tradition of beadworks. They show a high degree of professionalism in jewelry and decorative art using beads as the central medium. This belt is from the Xhosa speaking people of the Eastern Cape region of South Africa. On this belt. Xhosa style is recognized by the use of navy bleu beads and mother of pearl buttons. The traditional function of the beads in this culture goes behind the simple fact that they embellish the objects. In early times, beads were used as currencies and as valuable items for exchange and compensation. In Xhosa villages, today, beadworks continue to be seen as prestigious Objects. Xhosa beadworks testify to the great pride their makers took in producing objects of quality. Recommended Reading: EZAKWANTU. Beadework from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery*63201* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering so
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Xhosa Married Woman's Apron South Africa SALE Was $210
Title, Xhosa Married Woman's Apron. South Africa, Africa, Type of Object, Apron, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Cotton cloth. Buttons(mother of pearl) Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 24 inches W. x 47 inches H. Overall Condition, Good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Minor stains in places. One missing button, Additional Information: A well conserved cotton made out of cotton and decorated with shell buttons also known ... moreas"mother of pearl" This apron comes from the Xhosa people from South Africa and was used by married women. The Xhosa style is recognized by the designs in black and by the use of mother of pearl buttons. In no other part of sub-Saharan Africa have artists produced a more highly diversified assortment of artistic beadwork than in the southern region. All the major ethnic groups of South Africa have a very long tradition of beadworks. They show a high degree of professionalism in decorative art using beads as the central medium. The traditional function of these buttons in the Xhosa culture goes back to 1900. Since that time they are among the main decorative elements that embellish costume. Aprons like this, bags, hats, and so forth. They continue to be seen on contemporary prestigious Objects and testify to the great pride their makers took in decorating ceremonial and everyday objects. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 55124* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positiv
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XHOSA BEADS AFRICAN ./ BRONZE OLD ANTIQUE TRIBAL CHIEF MASK REAL / COINS
We Guarantee all our Service and Sales. In Business for + 30 Years.Hawaii.Downtown! Sales PLANT MORE TREES. SMILES! ITEMS SALE" MAKE AN OFFER" FOR OUR ACCEPTANCE NOW HERE! WE WANT TO SELL HERE.NOW! This Sale. is for 2 Ancient China Coins. In Good Condition. for their Age. 100 to 300 yrs old.Coins. Bronze Coins Approx 3/4" Diameter with Square Holes in Them. To Ming Dynasty. BEAUTIFUL.NATIVE.FOLK ART.GLASS BEADS.SOUTH AFRICA.XHOSA TRIBE.ONE TRIBAL NECKLACE. IN V. GOOD CONDITION.NO TEARS. NO CRACKS.NO MISSINGS.TREASURE! ALL HAND DONE.WITH SKILL.TLC. SIZE IS APPROX.12.INCHES LONG X.1 1/4" WIDE GREEN BAND. X.DANGLES YELLOW.1 3/4" LONG.IMPRESSIVE. HASPS ARE TWO SHELL BUTTONS. HOLDING GREEN GLASS LOOPS. FOLK ART.AFRICAN XHOSA.TREASURE! ANTIQUE PRIMITIVE. CASTING.BRONZE. AFRICAN.CHIEFTAIN.ORIGINAL.NATIVE. ART INTERPRETATION.UNIQUE! ... moreGOOD ORIGINAL PATINA. AFRICA.THE" HOME CENTRAL CONTINENT" OLDER THAN IT LOOKS. EARLY 1900'S. COULD BE OLDER.KEPT ON DISPLAY.CLEAN. NO DAMAGE. NO CRACKS. NO SPLITS. NO MISSINGS. SIZE.APPROX.8 1/4 INCHES TALL X 5 3/4" WIDEST X 2" THICKEST.MASK.HANGER. PRIMITIVE ART.DESIGNS. HAND CASTED BRONZE. IMPRESSIVE CRAFTSMANSHIP.
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Xhosa Beaded Belt Isaziso Sesinqe South Africa SALE $75
Type of Object, Beadwork. Belt, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Xhosa, Materials, Bead. Leather, Approximate Age, 1960s-1970s, Dimensions, L. 30 inches x w. 2.75 inches, Overall Condition, good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, worn leather, Xhosa Beaded Belt Isaziso Sesinqe South Africa Additional Information: Xhosa beaded belt. Isaziso Sesinqe. In no other part of sub-Saharan Africa have artists produced a more highly diversified assortment of artistic ... morebeadwork than in the southern region. All the major ethnic groups of South Africa have a very long tradition of beadworks. They show a high degree of professionalism in jewelry and decorative art using beads as the central medium. This waist belt is from the Xhosa speaking people of the Eastern Cape region of South Africa. On this belt. Xhosa style is recognized by the use of navy bleu beads and mother of pearl buttons. The traditional function of the beads in this culture goes behind the simple fact that they embellish the objects. In early times, beads were used as currencies and as valuable items for exchange and compensation. In Xhosa villages, today, beadworks continue to be seen as prestigious Objects. Xhosa beadworks testify to the great pride their makers took in producing objects of quality. Recommended Reading: EZAKWANTU. Beadework from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery*57317* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who bega
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Red & Blue South African Wearable Art Beaded bag Xhosa Crafts - Eastern Cape
Red& Blue& Black and White Colors- amazing beadwork with mother of pearl buttons South African Beaded bag purse Xhosa Crafts from the Eastern Cape long straps Izandla Zabafazi- Xhosa Crafts from the Eastern Cape Gorgeous piece of wearable art one 7" pocket on outside with velcro close large interior area to hold lots of stuff purse is 13" long x 11" wide strap is 39" long made of heavy red canvas fabric with black piping
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Xhosa Set of Two 8-10 Strand Necklace Isidanga Africa
Type of Object, Xhosa Set of Two 8-10 Strand Necklace Isidanga Africa, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Beads.Strings, buttons, Approximate Age, 1960s-1970s, Dimensions, 22 inches Long each x 1.25 Inch. W. Overall Condition, Fair, Damage/Repair, damaged. Loose and cut strands with a few missing beads, Additional Information: A se t of two necklaces from the Xhosa. Made in local traditional colors and worn around as a collar around the neck.Among the Xhosa such necklaces are known as sacrificial necklace(Isidanga) beawork associated with the spirits. Interesting explanations regarding Isidanga necklaces are found in Ezakwantu. P.81: An essential item worn at the performance of ceremonies was a simple necklet, isidanga, consisting of long strands of beads. It was strongly associated with the invocation of the spirits ... moreof the family ancestors and, as such, was worn by senior men, particularly lineage heads, at sacrifices(Bigalke 1972:82) It was also worn by brides at wedding ceremonies(Broster 1976:61; Bigalke 1972: 89) where the benign presence of the ancestral spirits was required" For more information and examples see"Vanishing Cultures of South Africa" by Magubane. See more examples in: EZAKWANTU. Beadwork from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery. Fig. 55, p. 97*56565* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time
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Xhosa Cotton Beaded Bag South Africa African SALE Was $240
Type of Object, Womenâs bag, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Cotton Cloth. Beads, mother of buttons, Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 18" Long; 28" long with Strap; 11" Wide, Overall Condition, Fair to poor, Damage/Repair, strap worn. Fraying, cut or broken strands with missing beads, Xhosa Cotton Beaded Bag. South Africa, African. Additional information: In no other part of sub-Saharan Africa have artists produced a more highly diversified assortment of artistic beadwork than in the southern region. All the major ethnic groups of South Africa have a very long tradition of beadworks. They show a high degree of professionalism in decorative art using beads as the central medium. This bag is from the Xhosa speaking people of the Eastern Cape region of South Africa. On this bag, Xhosa ... morestyle is recognized by the use of navy bleu beads and mother of pearl buttons. The traditional function of the beads in this culture goes behind the simple fact that they embellish the objects. In early times, beads were used as currencies and as valuable items for exchange and compensation. In Xhosa villages, today, beadworks continue to be seen as prestigious Objects. Xhosa beadworks testify to the great pride their makers took in producing objects of quality. See Photographs of similar bags in Vanishing Cultures of South Africa by Magubane and Ezakwatu. For more Xhosa bags see also EZAKWANTU. Beadework from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery. Pp.15, 34, 105*61372* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised mo
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