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$34.96 Shipping Location: SHREWSBURY, United Kingdom Fine large old antique 19th Century Southern African Shona snuff or powder horn. REST OF THE WORLD £28.
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Zulu Headdress Custom Stand, South Africa Old SALE Was $290
Type of Object, Hat/Headrest, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Zulu, Materials, cotton. Grass, hair, beads, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 6 inches x 10.5 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, loose removable headbands attached to the headdress with a pin. Zulu Married Woman's Headdress with Custom Stand. Beads South Africa. Additional Information: This is a Zulu hat(Inkheli) from the Kwazulu Natal. These hats are made out of cotton and vegetal fibers. They are hand woven and beadbands are added to the base of the headdress as decorative pieces. The headband(umqhwazi) on this image is removable and a woman can have several of them and it could be changed anytime the wearer wants a new look. Hats like these were traditionally worn by married women during special ceremonies. According to Hlengiwe ... moreDube the word Inkehli attributed to this kind of headdresses"comes from the word Khehla meaning"to be ut" It conveys the fact that the woman is no longer among the Unmarried women-amaghikiza; she belongs to the new stage of life. The married woman-umfazi. Hlengiwe Dube(2009, p. 61) For more information on Zulu hats see Hlengiwe Dube. Zulu Beadwork Talk with Beads. AfricaDirect Inc. 2009. For wonderful pictures of women wearing this type of hats see also: Magubane. Peter, DRESS and ADORNMENT; Morris, Jean, SPEAKING WITH BEADS. Zulu Arts from Southern Africa I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 46195* 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
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Ndebele Ceremonial Ax, Beaded South Africa SALE Was $95
Title, Ndebele Ceremonial Adz ewith Beaded Sheath South Africa, Type of Object, Toy or Folk Art. Decorative art, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Ndebele, Materials, beads. Wood, Approximate Age, 1980s or late, Dimensions, 15 inches H. x 6.75 inches W. Overall Condition, 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, Sheath with holes or cuts and a few missing beads, Additional Information: This wooden adze is covered with sheath made ... moreout of small glass beads in a combination blue. Black, green, white, and orange, of preferred Ndebele colors. Such adzes were used as dance wands during ceremonies. 58496* 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 purcha
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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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Zulu beadwork Iduku Bride Scarf, Shawl South Africa SALE Was $590
Type of Object, Textile. Scarf, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Zulu. Thinsana Clan, Materials, Cotton. Beads Approximate Age, 1960's, Dimensions, 51 x 32 inches, Overall Condition, good, Damage/Repair, loose strands with a few missing beads in one place, Zulu beadwork Iduku Bride Scarf. Shawl South Africa Additional Information: Iduku/ scarf was w orn by young bride during the wedding ceremony. Pattern called imicijo. Meaning ready for the ceremony. sengiwucijele umcimbi) Place of original, Nongoma area Kwa-Zulu Natal. The design on the panels of beaded triangle means protection. She is protected by her husband and she can walk with proud because her husband is taking care of her. Stitch that used on beading called unhlamvu ntathu(netting with three beads) A great work was made with arrangement of the beads. ... moreThis scarf would be well placed in any collection of beadwork. See examples of scarfs in Peter Magubane. DRESS AND ADORNMENT. African Heritage. I have examined this description and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 29337* 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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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 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 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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Zulu Spoon Ukhzo/Izinkezo South Africa Old SALE Was $65
Type of Object, artifact, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Zulu, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, 1980's-1990's, Dimensions, 12.5 inches H. x 2.25 inches W. 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, none, Zulu Carved Snuff Spoon on Stand South Africa Additional Information: Zulu spoons were carved by men only. Out of a variety of hard and soft woods indigenous to the KwaZulu area. They were used with great ... moreformality. Each spoon had a handwoven basketry holder, made by women. Spoons had to be placed in a specific pattern around a communal food dish, and not left standing in it, to avoid sympathetic magic-food sticking in one's stomach. In households with more than one wife, each would have commissioned for her a set of spoons. A young bride could not share the milk and meat of her husband's home until the gift of a goat had been exchanged between her husband's and father's families. The goat was known as the"goat of the spoon, for with it was given the spoon with which the wife would eat sour milk and other food in her husband's household. See Lindsay Hooper's article"Domestic Arts-Carved Wooden Objects in the Home" in"ZULU TREASURES"AMAGUGU kwaZULU. I fell in love with Zulu spoons when one was the cover object on a Sotheby's catalog some years ago. In a year of traveling through South Africa, by far the best collection we saw was in the KwaZulu Cultural Museum in Ulundi. About the spoons Hlengiwe wrote(p.102) Spoons â Izinkez. Spoons of all sizes and shapes were made for a variety of purposes. Curdled milk( amasi) was
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Zulu Beadwork Rope Necklace 1950s South Africa SALE Was $85
Title, Zulu Beadwork. Rope Necklace Isibhamba, 1950s, SUPERB, Type of Object, Beadwork.Necklace, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Zulu. Belonged to Tembeni Cele, Materials, Beads, Approximate Age, 1950s, Dimensions, 9 inches across, Overall Condition, Poor to fair, Damage/Repair, Loose and cut strands. a few missing beads in two places, Additional Information: Made by beading tightly around a cotton cloth wrapped coil of grass or length of rope(umgongqolozi) Possibly from Msinga area or Ngoma. See Speaking with beads by Morris. Page 43. Umgunqulu/ Rope necklaces were worn by young engage man and women from Msinga area. Kwa-Zulu Natal. Its on Umzansi style which is a combination of four colors consists of red. Green, white and dark blue. The women will wear it at any day. It is a symbol of showing how much you miss your loved ... moreone. Zulu beadwork has been valued as currency. As decoration, and as a marker of identity. Disingwayo the uncle of Shaka and Shaka himself, controlled the bead trade and monopolized not only the beads themselves but also the colors and designs available to groups within Shakaâs control. Beadwork became a status symbol and an important item of personal expression as well. Stylistic variations of beadwork such as pattern, color and color sequence indicate area or group affiliation. Colors and patterns take on more personally expressive meanings as in the case of Zulu âlove letters.â Recently beadwork has become a symbol of political identity as well, with color and pattern indicating political affiliation. Instead of beads being worn only by the conservative, traditional members of the community, wearing beadwork is increasingly being seen as reclaiming a cultural identity. For similar piece see Hlengiwe Dube. ZULU BEADWORK.TALKING WITH BEADS, p. 49. Recommended Reading: Hlengiwe Dube. ZULU BEADWORK.TALKING WITH BEADS, AfricaDirect, Inc. Denver, 2009, 112 p. Jean Morris(text by Eleanor Preston-White) SPEAKING WITH BEADS. ZULU ARTS FROM SOUTHERN AFRICA. 61622*
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Zulu Spoon Ukhzo/Izinkezo South Africa African SALE Was $42
Type of Object, carving. Household, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Zulu, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 10.5 inches x 2 inches, 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, old chips in rim and handle. Worn patina, Zulu Spoon Ukhzo/Izinkezo South Africa Africa. Additional Information: Zulu spoons were carved by men only. Out of a variety of hard and soft woods indigenous to the KwaZulu area. ... moreThey were used with great formality. Each spoon had a handwoven basketry holder, made by women. Spoons had to be placed in a specific pattern around a communal food dish, and not left standing in it, to avoid sympathetic magic-food sticking in one's stomach. In households with more than one wife, each would have commissioned for her a set of spoons. A young bride could not share the milk and meat of her husband's home until the gift of a goat had been exchanged between her husband's and father's families. The goat was known as the"goat of the spoon, for with it was given the spoon with which the wife would eat sour milk and other food in her husband's household. See Lindsay Hooper's article"Domestic Arts-Carved Wooden Objects in the Home" in"ZULU TREASURES"AMAGUGU kaZULU. I fell in love with Zulu spoons when one was the cover object on a Sotheby's catalog some years ago. In a year of traveling through South Africa, by far the best collection we saw was in the KwaZulu Cultural Museum in Ulundi For a similar piece see COLLECTION MARC ET DENYSE GINZBERG, Sotheby's, Paris. 10 September 2007, fig. 145, p. 114. About the spoons
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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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Xhosa Beaded Collar/Necklace Unusual South Africa SALE Was $95
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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Pedi Wooden Pipe, RARE, South Africa SALE Was $220
Type of Object, Artifact. Household, Country of Origin, South Africa. Lesotho, People, Pedi, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, 1960's, Dimensions, Height is11 inches, 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, chips to the bowl and the end of the stem. Wear, Pedi Wooden Smoking pipe South Africa. Additional Information: This pipe made of a single piece of hardwood is very similar to those attributed to the Pedi and to their neighbors. The Zulu. ... moreThis one was collected among the Pedi. The present type of pipe is very prestigious. Its design is stunning. Le surface is polished. The stem has a hole from both ends. Pipes such as these were used to smoke tobacco. For similar examples see Marc Ginzberg. AFRICAN FORMS, 2000, p. 125*32453* 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 sam
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Embroidered Cotton Bag Couple with Child South Africa SALE Was $23
Type of Object, Embroidered bag or purse, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Unspecified, Materials, Cotton cloth. Thread, Approximate Age, Contemporary, Dimensions, 29.5 inches with strap x 15 inches W. Overall Condition, Excellent. As new, Embroidered Cotton Bag Couple with Child South Africa Additional information: This is a cotton bag with embroidered designs. On this purse. The colorful designs feature a couple with a child in front of their home. The husband is holding the child who is feeding the chicken; the wife is cooking. In This beautiful embroidered bag was hand-stitched in South Africa. The bag is in excellent condition and it would be used as a purse or a shopping bag. This bag was made by the artist Moela whose name is embroidered on one side of the purse. 49624* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct ... moreInc. 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 paid us directly with your credit card, we'll refund the credit card. Combining Ship
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Xhosa Beaded Headband South African Africa SALE Was $33
Type of Object, ornament. Accessory, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Beads. Cotton threads, Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 18 inches Long, 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, none, Xhosa Beaded Headband South Africa. Additional Information: A beautiful Xhosa headband made out of white. Black and blue tiny glass beads. This Xhosa beadwork was worn around the head. Recommended Reading: EZAKWANTU. ... moreBeadwork from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery*63601* 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 payme
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Ndebele Beaded Fertility Doll with Rings South Africa SALE Was $650
Title, Ndebele Beaded Fertility Doll Umndwana. Multiple Rings South Africa, Type of Object, Doll, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Ndebele, Materials, wood. Glass beads, brass strings, yarn, Approximate Age, 1970's- 1980's, Dimensions, Height is 9 inches. 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, strands cut with a few missing beads, Additional Information: A Ndebele beaded Doll with body composed of multiple ... morebeaded bands or rings recalling the cholwane neckrings worn around the neck. Legs, arms and waist by unmarried Ndebele women. This doll is known as a fertility doll, Umndwana or Umtwana wa Madlozi. Such dolls show a Nguni or Soto influence. Among these peoples Such dolls were used to ensure a successful marriage and to enable to couple to conceive. Small ones were worn around the neck for the same purposes. This doll was probably made by members of a women co-op in KwaNdebele. South Africa. We visited them in South Africa years ago. Beaded dolls have become an important item for importation and a source of income for Ndebele Women.The Ndebele are one of the smallest tribes in South Africa, but are known worldwide for their geometric designs found on their painted houses and beadwork. For close similar examples see Marie-Louise Labelle. Beads of Life, 2005, fig. 110. For other examples and more information. See also Margaret Courtney-Clarke's"NDEBELE. Elizabeth Cameroon, Ins't s/he a doll? 56673* 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 rece
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Xhosa Beaded Decorative Piece South Africa SALE Was $36
Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Beads, Approximate Age, contemporary, Dimensions, 10 inches H x 1.25 inch W. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, None, 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 information and examples see"Vanishing Cultures ... moreof South Africa" by Magubane. See also: EZAKWANTU. Beadwork from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery*56667* 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 in
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Zulu Beaded Choker Necklace South Africa SALE Was $45
Title, Zulu Beaded Choker Necklace South Africa African Type of Object, Beadwork, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Zulu, Materials, Bead, Approximate Age, contemporary, Dimensions, Tassel: 6 inches H. Choker: 15.5 inches x 1 in. Overall Condition, Good. Damage/Repair, none, Additional Information: From Nquthu area Kwa-Zulu Natal. Worn by unmarried young men and women. Zulu beadwork has a long history as beads were traded first by Arabs and later Europeans in exchange for ivory. Animal products and slaves. Beads were valued as currency as well as decoration. Disingwayo the uncle of Shaka and Shaka himself, controlled the bead trade and monopolized not only the beads but also the colors and designs available to groups within Shakaâs control. Beadwork became a status symbol and important item of personal expression. Stylistic ... morevariations of beadwork such as pattern, color and color sequence indicate area or group affiliation although some variations occur contemporary beadwork based on fashion and political meaning. Colors and patterns could take on more personally expressive meanings as well in the case of Zulu âlove letters.â Color and pattern then express symbolically, ideas of personal attachment and affection. Recently beadwork has become a symbol of political identity as well with color and pattern indicating political affiliation. Instead of beads being worn only by the conservative, traditional members of the community, wearing beadwork is increasingly being seen as reclaiming a cultural identity. Recommended Reading: Hlengiwe Dube. ZULU BEADWORK.TALKING WITH BEADS, AfricaDirect, Inc. Denver, 2009, 112 p. Jean Morris(text by Eleanor Preston-White) SPEAKING WITH BEADS. ZULU ARTS FROM SOUTHERN AFRICA. 74233* 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
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Zulu Beaded Belt with Panel Breast band South Africa SALE Was $250
Type of Object, Beaded Rope Belt Breast band, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Zulu, Materials, Glass seed beads. Cloth, Approximate Age, 1960's, Dimensions, 31 inches long. Overall Condition, Very good. Damage/Repair, Minor lose threads. Zulu Beaded Rope Belt with Panel(Inebe) Breast band Additional Information: A very elaborate ceremonial beaded rope belt made by beading tightly around a cotton cloth wrapped coil of grass or length of rope(umgongqolozi) Original from Eshowe in Kwa-Zulu Natal. There are four ropes sewn together. A small rectangular panel(inebe) is attached to these four beaded rope belts. Beaded rope belt with panel such as this are worn around the chest with the panel on the breasts by young married women or young girls of marriageable age as a part of ceremonial outfit. Zulu beadwork has been valued as ... morecurrency. As decoration, and as a marker of identity. Disingwayo the uncle of Shaka and Shaka himself, controlled the bead trade and monopolized not only the beads themselves but also the colors and designs available to groups within Shakaâs control. Beadwork became a status symbol and an important item of personal expressions well. Stylistic variations of beadwork such as pattern, color and color sequence indicate area or group affiliation. Colors and patterns take on more personally expressive meanings as in the case of Zulu âlove letters.â Recently beadwork has become a symbol of political identity as well, with color and pattern indicating political affiliation. Instead of beads being worn only by the conservative, traditional members of the community, wearing beadwork is increasingly being seen as reclaiming a cultural identity. See example of young girl wearing such dance accessory in SPEAKING WITH BEADS. P. 68. See more photos of young unmarried women wearing similar beaded chest/waist bands in in Hlengiwe Dube. ZULU BEADWORK, pp. 86-87. Peter Magubane. VANISHING CULTURES OF SOUTH AFRICA, p. 44. Recommended Reading: Hlengiwe Dube. ZULU BEADWORK.TALKI
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Ndebele Beaded Apron Nelson Collection South Africa SALE Was $790
Type of Object, Beaded Apron Pepetu, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Ndebele, Materials, Cotton canvas fabric. Glass beads, leather. Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 13.5 inches x 16 inches, 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, cotton cloth extensively worn. Missing beads in one corner, Ndebele Beaded Apron. PEPETU, OLD African Beadwork Provenance: From the Collection of Peter Nelson. Who was a Peace ... moreCorps volunteer, collector, and dealer. These pieces were collected in the 1970s and very early 1980s. This piece is from his personal collection. Certificate of Provenance available! Additional Information: A old beautiful apron in very good condition. Showing clear evidence of wear, this beaded rectangular apron is a work from the Ndebele. Aprons such as this are known as pepetu. They are worn by young unmarried women. Wearing the pepetu apron means the young woman is ready to be married. She would wear such apron until her wedding day. On the wedding day she would wear a wedding apron Jojolo. After the wedding she will change the Jocolo apron and will wear a new beaded apron called mapoto until she will bear her first child. The Ndebele of South Africa are superb beadworkers. Their beadworks are remarkable for their variety. Their bright colors, and their intricate designs. Beadwork has became a cultural icon of the Ndebele. Beadwork as well as mural art are important aspects of the Ndebele and South Africans peoples. They have a social meaning and are part of important ceremonies and their decorative aspects bring color and outstanding ornaments to their environment. Beadw
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Zulu Beaded Collar Necklace South Africa SALE Was $49
Title, Zulu Beaded Collar Necklace South Africa African Type of Object, Beadwork, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Zulu, Materials, Bead, Approximate Age, 1970s, Dimensions, 15 inches L.x 1.75 inches. Overall Condition, Good. Damage/Repair, general wear, Additional Information: From Nquthu area Kwa-Zulu Natal. Worn by unmarried young men and women. Zulu beadwork has a long history as beads were traded first by Arabs and later Europeans in exchange for ivory. Animal products and slaves. Beads were valued as currency as well as decoration. Disingwayo the uncle of Shaka and Shaka himself, controlled the bead trade and monopolized not only the beads but also the colors and designs available to groups within Shakaâs control. Beadwork became a status symbol and important item of personal expression. Stylistic variations of beadwork ... moresuch as pattern, color and color sequence indicate area or group affiliation although some variations occur contemporary beadwork based on fashion and political meaning. Colors and patterns could take on more personally expressive meanings as well in the case of Zulu âlove letters.â Color and pattern then express symbolically, ideas of personal attachment and affection. Recently beadwork has become a symbol of political identity as well with color and pattern indicating political affiliation. Instead of beads being worn only by the conservative, traditional members of the community, wearing beadwork is increasingly being seen as reclaiming a cultural identity. Recommended Reading: Hlengiwe Dube. ZULU BEADWORK.TALKING WITH BEADS, AfricaDirect, Inc. Denver, 2009, 112 p. Jean Morris(text by Eleanor Preston-White) SPEAKING WITH BEADS. ZULU ARTS FROM SOUTHERN AFRICA. 78017* 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 sout
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Xhosa Beaded Belt Chestband South Africa SALE Was $150
Type of Object, Beadwork. Chestband, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Xhosa, Materials, Bead. String, leather, bra clasps, Approximate Age, 1970s, Dimensions, 28 inches Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, one broken bra clasp missing cut strands with a few missing beads, Xhosa Beaded Chestband for women. South Africa Additional Information: 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 ... moreAfrican National Gallery*67915* 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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Xhosa Beadwork Scarf Shawl or Apron South Africa SALE Was $95
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, 48" L. x 19" H. Overall Condition, good, Damage/Repair, General wear, Xhosa Beadwork Women 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 Xhosa or neighbors. The stitched design on the upper level of the panel. The triangular patterns with borders decorated with tiny beads mean protection. A 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. African Heritage. 67801* ... moreAll 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 paid us directly with your cred
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Zulu Carved Spoon-ukhezo/Izinkezo South Africa SALE Was $39
Title, Zulu Carved Spoon-ukhezo/Izinkezo South Africa, Type of Object, artifact, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Zulu, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, 1960's, Dimensions, 13 inches H x 4 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair to Good, Damage/Repair, Wear and chips in the bowl, Additional Information: Zulu spoons were carved by men only. Out of a variety of hard and soft woods indigenous to the KwaZulu area. They were used with great formality. Each spoon had a handwoven basketry holder, made by women. Spoons had to be placed in a specific pattern around a communal food dish, and not left standing in it, to avoid sympathetic magic-food sticking in one's stomach. In households with more than one wife, each would have commissioned for her a set of spoons. A young bride could not share the milk and meat of her husband's home ... moreuntil the gift of a goat had been exchanged between her husband's and father's families. The goat was known as the"goat of the spoon, for with it was given the spoon with which the wife would eat sour milk and other food in her husband's household. See Lindsay Hooper's article"Domestic Arts-Carved Wooden Objects in the Home" in"ZULU TREASURES"AMAGUGU kaZULU. I fell in love with Zulu spoons when one was the cover object on a Sotheby's catalog some years ago. In a year of traveling through South Africa, by far the best collection we saw was in the KwaZulu Cultural Museum in Ulundi. 75193* 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
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Zulu Beaded Purse Black and White South Africa SALE Was $32
Title, Zulu Beaded Purse Black and White South Africa, Type of Object, Beaded puse, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Zulu, Materials, beads. Silk, zipper, Approximate Age, Contemporay, Dimensions, 3.75 inches inside x 5 inches outside, Overall Condition, Excellent Damage/Repair, none. As new, Additional Information: A Zulu beaded purse made of black and white tiny glass beads formed by a series of diamond designs. The interior is covered with blue silk. Zulu beadwork has a long history as beads were traded first by Arabs and later Europeans in exchange for ivory. Animal products and slaves. Beads were valued as currency as well as decoration. Disingwayo the uncle of Shaka and Shaka himself, controlled the bead trade and monopolized not only the beads, but also the colors and designs available to groups within Shakaâs control. ... moreBeadwork became a status symbol and important item of personal expression. Stylistic variations of beadwork such as pattern, color and color sequence indicate area or group affiliation although some variations occur contemporary beadwork based on fashion and political meaning. Colors and patterns could take on more personally expressive meanings as well in the case of Zulu âlove letters.â Color and pattern then express symbolically, ideas of personal attachment and affection. Recently beadwork has become a symbol of political identity as well with color and pattern indicating political affiliation. Instead of beads being worn only by the conservative, traditional members of the community, wearing beadwork is increasingly being seen as reclaiming a cultural identity. Recommended Reading: Hlengiwe Dube. ZULU BEADWORK. TALKING WITH BEADS, Africa Direct, Inc. Denver, 2009, 112 p. 78846* 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
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Pedi Wood Pipe Rare South Africa SALE Was $220
Title, Pedi Wood Pipe Rare South Africa, Type of Object, Artifact. Household, Country of Origin, South Africa. Lesotho, People, Pedi, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, 1960's, Dimensions, Height is11 inches, 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, chips to the bowl and the end of the stem. Wear, Pedi Wooden Smoking pipe South Africa. Additional Information: This pipe made of a single piece of hardwood is very similar to those attributed ... moreto the Pedi and to their neighbors. The Zulu. This one was collected among the Pedi. The present type of pipe is very prestigious. Its design is stunning. Le surface is polished. The stem has a hole from both ends. Pipes such as these were used to smoke tobacco. For similar examples see Marc Ginzberg. AFRICAN FORMS, 2000, p. 125*32453* 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 re
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Zulu Beaded Belt Izingcu South Africa Old SALE Was $320
Type of Object, Beadwork. Waist piece, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Zulu, Materials, bead. Silver buttons, string, Approximate Age, probably around the 1950's, Dimensions, 31 inches x 28 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, None, Zulu beadwork waist piece. South Africa Additional Information: This Zulu beaded waist piece were worn by women around the waist over their skirt. Zulu beadwork has been valued as currency. As decoration, and as a marker of identity. Disingwayo the uncle of Shaka and Shaka himself, controlled the bead trade and monopolized not only the beads themselves but also the colors and designs available to groups within Shakaâs control. Beadwork became a status symbol and an important item of personal expression as well. Stylistic variations of beadwork such as pattern, color and color sequence ... moreindicate area or group affiliation. Colors and patterns take on more personally expressive meanings as in the case of Zulu âlove letters.â Recently beadwork has become a symbol of political identity as well, with color and pattern indicating political affiliation. Instead of beads being worn only by the conservative, traditional members of the community, wearing beadwork is increasingly being seen as reclaiming a cultural identity. For similar piece and more information see: Jean Morris. SPEAKING WITH BEADS. ZULU ARTS FROM SOUTHERN AFRICA. See also ZULU TREASURES. AMAGUGU KaZulu. 33293* 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 t
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Xhosa Girl's Skirt with Beads South Africa SALE Was $135
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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Ndebele Beaded Traditional Blanket South Africa SALE Was $1290
Title, Ndebele Beaded Traditional Blanket Nguba Irari South Africa Africa, Type of Object, Textile. Blanket, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Ndebele, Materials, Wool. Beads, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 52 inches x 35 inches, 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, Loose stitching. Missing beads, loose strands and holes in beadwork. Wear, Additional Information: This is a super blanket with its traditional ... moreBeaded band from the Ndebele South Africa. This blanket is one of the objects that defines the Ndebele identity. In the past as well as in the recent years. Ndebele women have been seen wrapping such colorful blankets around the body. Known as Nguba or Irari, these blankets come in various styles and size. The present blanket belongs to the most popular style made out of the strips with basic bright colors such as the blue, red, pink, green, mauve, black, yellow, orange, the same colors found in their painting or mural art, and in their beadwork. This blanket is decorated with two strips made of tiny glass beads sewn together which is an indication that the blanket belongs to an old style. This is an old example of its kind and would stand out in any collection of traditional textiles or garments. For similar examples see: Courtney-Clarke's NDEBELE. Rhoda Levinsohn. Art and Craft of Southern Africa. Delta Books. 1984. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 60787* 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 ha
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Xhosa Beaded Bracelet, South Africa SALE Was $24
Type of Object, Beadwork. Bracelet, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Xhosa, Materials, leather. Bead, string, buttons, Approximate Age, 1960s-1970s, Dimensions, 4.5 inches Diam, Overall Condition, Fair to good, Damage/Repair, fraying/loose strands, Xhosa Beaded Bracelet. South Africa Additional Information: A fine Xhosa beaded bracelet with pink. Blue, and black tinny beads sewn onto leather. 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 ... moreproducing objects of quality. Recommended Reading: EZAKWANTU. Beadework from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery. 66729* 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
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Zulu Necklace with 3 Lover Letter Pendants South Africa SALE Was $90
Type of Object, Necklace with Love letters, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Zulu, Materials, bead. Bottons, Approximate Age, 1960s or late, Dimensions, 17 inches strand; 3.25 x 3.5 inches Square pendants, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, None, Zulu Necklace with 3 Lover Letter Pendants South Africa Additional Information: Ithemba/ love letter. Normally made by young girls when they first lean the beading from their old sisters or mothers. They will bead it for themselves or for their brothers. Place of origin Msinga area Kwa-Zulu Natal. Zulu beadwork has been valued as currency. As decoration, and as a marker of identity. Hlengiwe wrote(pp.43-46) Bead adornments are closely associated with courtship and marriage. And the period of maximum adornment spans the time of feminine fertility. This has led to a fascination surrounding ... morethe question of the beaded âlove letterâ and to the popular misconception that every piece of beadwork is decipherable in the same way as written correspondence. However, it is true that the Zulu love letter- incwadi yothando ucu or ubhala abuyise- meaning âone writes in order that the other should replyâ- has a symbolic message associated with certain types of beaded necklaces. Love among the Zulu people was a very private matter. A traditional woman would never say âyes I love youâ. Because love must always be kept secret. Love messages are transmitted in a most confidential manner, i.e. through beads. Traditional Zulu women always respect their husbands and believe that if they want anything they may write a letter made from beads to pass the message. For some clues to understanding the meaning of the colours used in various messages in love letters see Hlengiwe Dube. ZULU BEADWORK. TALKING WITH BEADS, AfricaDirect, Inc. Denver, 2009. 62067* 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 10 Strand Necklace Isidanga South Africa SALE Was $79
Type of Object, Xhosa 10 Strand Necklace Isidanga Africa, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Beads. Strings, buttons, Approximate Age, 20th century Dimensions, 18 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, none, Additional Information: A beaded work from the Xhosa. 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 lineage ... moreheads, 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*57172* 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. A
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Zulu Beaded Wedding Cape, Isikoti South Africa SALE Was $1200
Type of Object, Beadwork, Country of Origin, South Africa. Kwa-Zulu natal. Escourt area  People, Zulu, Materials, Fabric. Beads, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 39 x 36 inches, Overall Condition, Excellent, Damage/Repair, None, Zulu Beaded Wedding Cape. Isikoti, South Africa Additional Information: Isikoti/Wedding cape. Specially worn by the bride during the wedding ceremony around the shoulders to respect the in-law family. The cape is made out of eleven beaded panels stitched together. Each panel come from the members and relatives of the bride. They give to her as a gift when she goes to tell them about the wedding. She does this kind of invitation herself. Visiting all the relatives personal so that they can also tell her how big the step she took and how she must respect her new family. These panels joined together ... morethe day before the wedding took place. The bride uses it on the wedding ceremony and after that she will reduce the number of panels on the small cape to five or six panels and the rest will stay individual. The apron with more panels. She will wear that on special ceremonies and the individual panel will be the part of her daily attire. She will wear it around the shoulders everyday changing it as a symbol of marriage. The panels with alphabets and initials will be made by the bride herself as a symbol of passing her happiness. Triangle designs on panel three from the bottom represent robots. As a symbol of showing that every thing go step by step the same way as robots. S can be her initial or her lovers initial. Blue panel no. 2 from bottom it representing the royal family- normally come from her mother. Panel. 7 with blue and colours. The style called isifazi, its come from grand mother telling her that she is a grown women, she has to behave like one. Umfazi itâs a word used for married women. Two hanging beads- itâs representing that she got married when she was still a virgin and the beads come from her attire that she was wearing when she was a girl. Two
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Ndebele Beaded Back Leather Apron South Africa Old SALE Was $650
Title, Ndebele Beaded"Back" Leather Apron-OLD, Type of Object, Beadwork, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Ndebele, Materials, leather. Beads, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, Width is 29 inches.Length is 18 inches. Overall Condition, Fair to good, Damage/Repair, General wear, Additional Information: This apron was worn on the back with either a married woman's apron or a wedding apron. The Ndebele of South Africa are superb beadworkers. The women used to wear brass rings around their neck and legs. A few still do. But most now have gold plastic replicas with velcro, worn on ceremonial occasions. They wear aprons which are heavily beaded with glass beads, in geometric designs similar to those used to paint their houses. They wear beaded blankets like large shawls, and beadwork on their arms, ankles, and ... moreheads. Recommended Reading: For similar examples and much more information. See Courtney-Clarke's NDEBELE. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 74541* 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 shippi
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Xhosa Beaded Headwrap Scarf South Africa SALE Was $95
Title, Xhosa Beaded Scarf Shawl 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. ... moreSee examples of scarfs in Peter Magubane. DRESS AND ADORNMENT. African 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 thro
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Thumb Piano Mbira Five Keys South Africa SALE Was $29
Title, Thumb Piano Mariba with Five Keys South Africa African Instrument, Type of Object, Musical instrument, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Unspecified Materials, Wood. Metal(iron) gourd, Approximate Age, Contemporary, Dimensions, 8.75 inches H. x 4.75 inches W. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, wear on the surface of gourd, Additional Information: A thumb piano with five keys. It sounds great! A Mbira of calabash is hand made by young men using steel like keys. Mounted on a wooden base. It is played using both thumbs. The tune is determined by the length of the keys and the marker. This is a personal instrument played by the owner quietly, not as we would think in a band. Mbira is an ancient instrument dating back to the mythical period and are transmitted from one generation to another. These sounds produced invoke the ... morehistory. Culture and sacred aspects of life. Many cultures in Africa believe that Mbira sounds communicate with the spirits and help in the healing process. 80719* 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
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Zulu Beaded Anklet South Africa Old SALE Was $48
Type of Object, Beadwork. Anklet decoration, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Zulu, Materials, Bead. Cotton cloth, Approximate Age, 1960s-1970s, Dimensions, Band is 1.5 inches H. x2.5 inches int. Diam. Overall Condition, good, Damage/Repair, signs of wear on cotton cloth. A few missing beads, Additional Information: A Zulu anklet decoration with beads sewn onto a cotton cloth. Beaded anklets such as this are worn in pair. They are mainly used by both men and women during special ceremonies and they are symbols of owner'status. In her book. Hlengiwe Dube uses the word Izinusha for leg decoration and the term Amadavethi(or Amadavathi) for anklet decoration. She wrote: Together with izigqizo(the first leg decoration) the bride may wear a second below it, around the anklet. The word amadavathi comes from the word dava-dava meaning ... moreto walk slowly. Hlengiwe Dube, 2009, p. 72) For more information and example s see Zulu Treasures Amagusu KaZulu. Pp. 168-169. Hlengiwe Dube. ZULU BEADWORK.TALKING WITH BEADS, AfricaDirect, Inc. Denver, 2009. Jean Morris(text by Eleanor Preston-White) SPEAKING WITH BEADS. ZULU ARTS FROM SOUTHERN AFRICA. 56469* 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 wi
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Xhosa Beaded 6 Strand Necklace Isidanga South Africa SALE WAS $45
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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Xhosa Beaded Anklet Ornament South Africa African SALE WAS $22
Title, Xhosa Beaded Anklet Ornament South Africa African Type of Object, Beadwork. Anklet, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Xhosa, Materials, Bead. String, buttons, leater, Approximate Age, 1960s-1970s, Dimensions, 9 inches Diam. Overall Condition, good, Damage/Repair, General wear, 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 ... moreSouth 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. 83612* 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 rais
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Zulu 2 Beaded Rope Bracelets /Anklets South Africa SALE WAS $55
Title, Zulu 2 Beaded Rope Bracelets/Anklets South Africa, Type of Object, bracelet or anklet, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Zulu, Materials, Beads. Grass in rope, cotton cloth Approximate Age, 1960s, Dimensions, 12.75 inches long, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, torn cotton cloth. A few missing beads, Additional Information: Made by beading tightly around a cotton cloth wrapped coil of grass or length of rope(umgongqolozi) Possibly from Msinga area or Ngoma. This pair was worn as bracelets or anklets. Such ropes could be very long and would be worn longer or rolled two or three times around the neck. We've seen women wearing several of such beaded ropes around the neck. They were also worn as headbands or belt by both youth and adults. Zulu beadwork has been valued as currency. As decoration, and as a marker of identity. ... moreDisingwayo the uncle of Shaka and Shaka himself, controlled the bead trade and monopolized not only the beads themselves but also the colors and designs available to groups within Shakaâs control. Beadwork became a status symbol and an important item of personal expression as well. Stylistic variations of beadwork such as pattern, color and color sequence indicate area or group affiliation. Colors and patterns take on more personally expressive meanings as in the case of Zulu âlove letters.â Recently beadwork has become a symbol of political identity as well, with color and pattern indicating political affiliation. Instead of beads being worn only by the conservative, traditional members of the community, wearing beadwork is increasingly being seen as reclaiming a cultural identity. For examples of Zulu beaded ropes see Hlengiwe Dube. ZULU BEADWORK.TALKING WITH BEADS, p. 49. Recommended Reading: Hlengiwe Dube. ZULU BEADWORK.TALKING WITH BEADS, AfricaDirect, Inc. Denver, 2009, 112 p. Jean Morris(text by Eleanor Preston-White) SPEAKING WITH BEADS. ZULU ARTS FROM SOUTHERN AFRICA. 84599* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add
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Ndebele Beaded Apron Nelson Collection Old South Africa SALE WAS $650
Title, Ndebele Beaded Apron Nelson Collection Old South Africa, Type of Object, Beaded Apron Pepetu, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Ndebele, Materials, Cotton canvas fabric. Glass beads, leather. Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 14 inches x 17 inches, Overall Condition, 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, strands ripped with missing beads. Minor tears, Ndebele Beaded Apron. PEPETU, OLD African Beadwork Provenance: ... moreFrom 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. This piece is from his personal collection. Certificate of Provenance available! Additional Information: A superb and old piece. In very good condition, showing clear evidence of wear, this beaded rectangular apron is a work from the Ndebele. Aprons such as this are known as pepetu. They are worn by young unmarried women. Wearing the pepetu apron means the young woman is ready to be married. She would wear such apron until her wedding day. On the wedding day she would wear a wedding apron Jojolo. After the wedding she will change the Jocolo apron and will wear a new beaded apron called mapoto until she will bear her first child. The Ndebele of South Africa are superb bead workers. Their bead works are remarkable for their variety. Their bright colors, and their intricate designs. Beadwork has became a cultural icon of the Ndebele. Beadwork as well as mural art are important aspects of the Ndebele and South Africans peoples. They have a social meaning and are part of important ceremonies and their decorative aspects bring color
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Xhosa Beaded Necklace Amapasi South Africa SALE WAS $150
Title, Xhosa Beaded Necklace Amapasi South Africa, Type of Object, Beadwork. Necklace, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Xhosa, Materials, Beads. Buttons, Approximate Age, 1960's, Dimensions, Large Squares: 9.75" x 5.25" 6" x 10" Small Squares: 2.5" x 3.25" little squares 18" largest 34" Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, one hole. Loose and cut strands with a few missing beads, Xhosa Beaded necklace Amapasi South Africa 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 continue until today in the rural areas. The tag attached to these small panels similar to the ... moreZulu 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. 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*56552* 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 t
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Pedi Wood Pipe Inqawe South Africa SALE WAS $220
Title, Pedi Wood Pipe Inqawe South Africa, Type of Object, Artifact. Household, Country of Origin, South Africa. Lesotho, People, Pedi(or Peddi) Mazizini clan, Materials, Wood. Aluminum sheet, Approximate Age, 1950's, Dimensions, Height is 10 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, minor chips to the bowl and the end of the stem. Wear, Pedi Wooden Smoking pipe. Inqawe Provenance: Owner: Miya Family; collector: Thembelihle Dube. Additional Information: This pipe made of a single piece of hardwood is very similar to those attributed to the Pedi and to their neighbors. The Zulu. This one was collected among the Pedi. The present type of pipe is very prestigious. Its design is stunning. Le surface is polished. The stem has a hole from both ends. Pipes such as these were used by men and women to smoke tobacco. For similar examples ... moresee Marc Ginzberg. AFRICAN FORMS, 2000, p. 125*33216* 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 thr
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Ndebele Beaded Fertility Doll South Africa SALE WAS $45
Title, Ndebele Beaded Fertility Doll with Child on Back South Africa, Type of Object, Artifact. Doll Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Ndebele Materials, wood. Cotton fabric, glass beads, cotton thread, recycled metal material, Approximate Age, contemporary, Dimensions, 6.75 inches H. x 2 inches W. 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, None, Additional Information: The Ndebele are one of the smallest tribes in South Africa. But ... moreare known worldwide for their geometric designs found on their painted houses and beadwork. This was made by members of a women's co-op in KwaNdebele, South Africa. We visited them in South Africa. Recommended Reading: Margaret Courtney-Clarke's NDEBELE. 77918* 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 45,000 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 $100,000 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
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Ndebele Beaded Bridal Apron South Africa Collection SALE WAS $1350
Title, Ndebele Beaded Bridal Apron Jocolo South Africa Collection, Type of Object, Beaded Apron Jocolo, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Ndebele, Materials, leather. Glass beads, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 17inches W. x 24 inches H. 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, wear on leather. Holes, repair in leather to the back Ndebele Beaded Bridal Apron Jocolo Nelson Collection Provenance: Peter ... moreNelson personal collection. Certificate of provenance available! Additional Information: A superb and old piece. In good condition, showing clear evidence of wear and good age! This beaded apron is a work from the Ndebele.This kind of apron is called Jocolo. Jocolo is distinguished by five panels on the lower section. It is worn by the bride on wedding day. A complete bridal costume includes a beaded handband.umgaka) beaded front wedding veil(siyaya) a beaded blanket(orare) the bridal cloak, and a beaded bridal stick. Jocolo apron would be changed for a mapoto apron when the married woman would have her first child. The Ndebele of South Africa are superb beadworkers. Their beadworks are remarkable for their variety. Their bright colors, and their intricate designs. Beadwork has became a cultural icon of the Ndebele. Beadwork as well as mural art are important aspects of the Ndebele and South Africans peoples. They have a social meaning and are part of important ceremonies and their decorative aspects bring color and outstanding ornaments to their environment. Beadworks are considered as signs of status, wealth, and beauty. These artistic activities are devoted to women. Also
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Xhosa Beaded Belt South Africa Museum Exhibit SALE WAS $450
Title, Xhosa Beaded Belt Isaziso Sesinqe.South Africa Museum Exhibit, Type of Object, Beaded Belt or waist band, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, bead. Cotton threads, buttons, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 8 strands at 60 inches x 5 inches W. Overall Condition, fair to 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, missing beads. Squares are loosely attached, a few holes Exhibited: From the exhibition"African-made ... morebeads and beadwork" at the South Dakota Art Museum in 2011. 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 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 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
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Xhosa Beaded Necklace Amapasi South Africa SALE WAS $125
Type of Object, Beadwork. Necklace, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Xhosa, Materials, Beads. Mothr-of-pearl buttons, Approximate Age, 1960's-1970's, Dimensions, Large Squares: 8" x 4.75" Small Squares: 2.5" x 1" Total Lenght: 30" Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, broken strands with a few missing beads, Xhosa Beaded necklace Amapasi South Africa 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 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 ... moreADORNMENT 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*67565* 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 45,000 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 $100,000 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 sa
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Zulu Carved Meat Tray Ugqoko Double South Africa SALE WAS $390.00
Title, Zulu Carved Meat Tray Ugqoko Double South Africa African, Type of Object, tray. Platter, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Zulu, Materials, wood, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 23 inches long x 2.25 inches H. x 7 inches W. 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, shallow cracks. Scratches, chips, Additional Information: A Zulu wood carved tray or platter in the form of a double plat with four ... morelegs and two handles nicely designed. This well carved and used tray shows much handling and good age. It is carved in a single hard wood locally found. Both platters show signs of use. Elaborate trays were used with great formality to serve meat(especially goat and cattle) during various rituals and in special events like weddings. See Lindsay Hooper. Domestic Arts: Carved wooden Objects in the Home. p. 87, in Zulu Treasures. Amagugu KaZulu. 1996, fig. W64. See also The Art of Southeast Africa from the Conru Collection. 2002. 87782* 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 45,000 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 $100,000 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
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Zulu Beaded Leather Married Women Skirt South Africa SALE WAS $720.00
Title, Zulu Beaded Leather Married Women Skirt. South Africa, Type of Object, Beaded skirt, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Zulu, Materials, leather. Beads, Approximate Age, Early to mid 20th century       Dimensions, 31 inches W. x 11 inches H. Overall Condition, Fair to good, Damage/Repair, wear. Dust, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: An extraordinary and rare piece! This is a Zulu beaded leather worn ... moreby married women. This skirt is her ceremonial attire. The pleated skirt is made of leather and decorated with cotton strips(layers)and beads. Zulu beadwork has been valued as currency. Decoration, and also as a marker of identity. Disingwayo the uncle of Shaka and Shaka himself, controlled the bead trade and monopolized not only the beads themselves but also the colors and designs available to groups within Shakaâs control. Beadwork became a status symbol and an important item of personal expression as well. Stylistic variations of beadwork such as pattern, color and color sequence indicate area or group affiliation. Recently beadwork has become a symbol of political identity as well, with color and pattern indicating political affiliation. Instead of beads being worn only by the conservative, traditional members of the community, wearing beadwork is increasingly being seen as reclaiming a cultural identity. See a similar example in"ZULU TREASURES"AMAGUGU KAZULU; see also Hlengiwe Dube. ZULU BEADWORK. TALKING WITH BEADS, AfricaDirect, Inc. Denver, 2009. I have examined this piece and agree with the description Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 74663* All content. Includin
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Ndebele Straw Mat Design with Cotton Threads South Africa Africa SALE WAS $35.00
Title, Ndebele Mat Design with Cotton Threads South Africa African, Type of Object, Mat, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Ndebele, Materials, straws. Cotton Threads, Approximate Age, Contemporary Dimensions, 28 inches x 60 inches, 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, General wear, Additional Information: A Ndebele straw mat! Mats are made of straws vegetal materials. They were primarily used for sleeping. But with the use of modern beds ... moresuch mats are used by women for sitting on outdoors. They are in good condition and can be used to sit on or for interior"home decor" design purposes. The Ndebele are one of the smallest tribes in South Africa. They are known worldwide for their geometric designs found on their painted houses and beadwork. These mats were probably made by members of a women's co-op in KwaNdebele. South Africa. We visited them in South Africa a few years ago. For wonderful pictures and more information. See Margaret Courtney-Clarke's NDEBELE. 88199* 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 45,000 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 $100,000 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
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Xhosa Beaded Bracelet South Africa SALE WAS $22.00
Title, Xhosa Beaded Bracelet South Africa, Type of Object, Xhosa bracelet beaded, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, leather. Beads, strings, Approximate Age, 1970s, Dimensions, 9 inches int. diam. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, Loose strands. Missing buttons Additional Information: A beautiful beaded bracelet from the Xhosa. Made out of leather decorated with beads sewn onto. On this bracelet. Xhosa style is recognized by the use of navy bleu 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. 88587* 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 45,000 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 $100,000 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.
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Zulu Beaded Belt Izingcu South Africa SALE WAS $190.00
Title, Zulu Beaded Belt Izingcu South African, Type of Object, Beadwork. Waist piece, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Zulu, Materials, bead. Cotton string, Approximate Age, probably around the 1950's, Dimensions, 44 inches L. x 2.5 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, cut strings. A few beads missing, Zulu Beadwork Waist Piece. Izingcu, South Africa Additional Information: This Zulu beaded waist piece were worn by women around the waist over their skirt. Zulu beadwork has been valued as currency. As decoration, and as a marker of identity. Disingwayo the uncle of Shaka and Shaka himself, controlled the bead trade and monopolized not only the beads themselves but also the colors and designs available to groups within Shakaâs control. Beadwork became a status symbol and an important item of personal expression ... moreas well. Stylistic variations of beadwork such as pattern, color and color sequence indicate area or group affiliation. Colors and patterns take on more personally expressive meanings as in the case of Zulu âlove letters.â Recently beadwork has become a symbol of political identity as well, with color and pattern indicating political affiliation. Instead of beads being worn only by the conservative, traditional members of the community, wearing beadwork is increasingly being seen as reclaiming a cultural identity. For more information see: Hlengiwe Dube. Zulu Beadwork Talk with Beads. AfricaDirect Inc. 2009, 112 pages. Jean Morris. SPEAKING WITH BEADS. ZULU ARTS FROM SOUTHERN AFRICA. See also ZULU TREASURES. AMAGUGU KaZulu. 38263* 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 45,000 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
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Xhosa Beaded Woman's Pouch Red South Africa SALE WAS $45.00
Type of Object, Womenâs 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 ... moreas 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 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 45,000 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
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Xhosa Headwrap Beaded South Africa SALE WAS $45.00
Title, Xhosa Married Woman's Apron Green 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, 49.5 inches Long. belt 6 inches H. x 20.25 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, loose strands with a few missing beads, Additional Information: A well conserved cotton made out of cotton and decorated with shell ... morebuttons also known as"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. 61442* 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 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the co
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Ndebele Beaded Apron Collection South Africa SALE WAS $590
Title, Ndebele Beaded Apron Pepetu Nelson Collection South Africa, Type of Object, Beaded Apron Pepetu, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Ndebele, Materials, Cotton canvas fabric. Glass beads, leather. Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 18 inches x 15 inches, 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, strands ripped with missing beads. Wear, Ndebele Beaded Apron. PEPETU, OLD African Provenance: From the Collection ... moreof Peter Nelson. Certificate of Provenance available! Additional Information: A superb and old piece. In very good condition, showing clear evidence of wear, this beaded rectangular apron is a work from the Ndebele. Aprons such as this are known as pepetu. They are worn by young unmarried women. Wearing the pepetu apron means the young woman is ready to be married. She would wear such apron until her wedding day. On the wedding day she would wear a wedding apron Jojolo. After the wedding she will change the Jocolo apron and will wear a new beaded apron called mapoto until she will bear her first child. The Ndebele of South Africa are superb beadworkers. Their beadworks are remarkable for their variety. Their bright colors, and their intricate designs. Beadwork has became a cultural icon of the Ndebele. Beadwork as well as mural art are important aspects of the Ndebele and South Africans peoples. They have a social meaning and are part of important ceremonies and their decorative aspects bring color and outstanding ornaments to their environment. Beadworks are considered as signs of status, wealth, and beauty. These artistic activities are devoted to women. Also, women, esp
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Xhosa Beaded Anklet Ornament, South Africa SALE WAS $160.00
Type of Object, Beadwork. Anklet, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Xhosa, Materials, Bead. String, buttons, Approximate Age, 1960s-1970s, Dimensions, L. 13 inches, Overall Condition, Poor    Damage/Repair, Missing beads and buttons. Unable to clasp without repair. Xhosa Beaded Anklet Ornament. South Africa Additional Information: A fine Xhosa beaded anklet decoration in red. White, blue, and black colors. 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 ... moreregion of South Africa.It was worn around the leg by both men and women as part of their ceremonial attires. 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. 63013* 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 45,000 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 $100,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term custo
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Zulu Married Woman's Headdress South Africa SALE WAS $290.00
Title, Zulu Married Woman's Headdress Isicholo South Africa African, Type of Object, Hat. Headdress, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Zulu, Materials, cotton threads and cloth. Hair, wire, vegetal fibers, pigment, Approximate Age, 1960s, Dimensions, 19.5 inches Diam.x3.5 deep, Overall Condition, Poor, Damage/Repair, missing hair in places. Red pigment stays in your hands when handling this headdress, damage around base with loose hair, Zulu Married Woman's Headdress Isicholo South Africa. Additional Information: Zulu headdress from the 1960s. The compound used to make the red dye rubs off on your hands. Married Zulu women always keep their heads covered in public. For ceremonial occasions. They wear elaborately woven red hats with beadwork attached. It is then sewn into the hair of the wearer. Red powder is periodically reapplied. ... moreIf the dried plant happens to have tiny yellow flowers in amongst the leaves then it's impepho(Helichrysum odoratissimum) which is used primarily as a ritual incense by Zulu diviners but is also used as a perfume and insect repellent: often found in bedding and pillows as well. A similar headdress is published in Hlengiwe Dube. Zulu Beadwork Talk with Beads. AfricaDirect Inc. 2009, p. 63. About the Inkehli/Isicholo headdresses Hlengiwe wrote: This one has beaded headbands(umqhawazi and isembozo) It is made out of dried grass. intertwined with red cotton and human hair and covered with red ochre. Which refers to the living cow and also evokes the blood of the earth.In areas such as Eshowe the headdresses are made with lots of beadwork. As a signifier of respect for the new husband and the in-law family, a woven fibre beaded headband 9Umqwazi) is added to the base of the headdress. In some areas, the ochre colour headdress is adorned with elaborately stylized beadwork decorations and studs. The width of the isiholo is about 42 cm. The word Inkehli comes from the word Khehla meaning"to be ut" It conveys the fact that the woman is no longer among the Unmarried
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Ndebele Beaded Back Apron South Africa SALE WAS $550
Title, Ndebele Beaded Leather Back Apron For Married Women, Type of Object, Apron, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Ndebele, Materials, Leather. Glass beads, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 30 inches W. x 30 inches H. Overall Condition, Poor. 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, several holes. Old insect damage, a few loose strands with missing beads, Additional Information: Leather apron with glass and metal beads. Magnificent.The ... moreNdebele of South Africa are superb bead workers. The women used to wear brass rings around their neck and legs. A few still do. But most now have gold plastic replicas with Velcro, worn on ceremonial occasions. They wear aprons which are heavily beaded with glass beads, in geometric designs similar to those used to paint their houses. This is a married woman's apron, distinguished by the strings of leather ending in beadwork in the bottom center. They wear beaded blankets like large shawls, and beadwork on their arms, ankles, and heads. For similar examples and much more information, see Courtney-Clarke's NDEBELE. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 47502* 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 45,000 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
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Zulu Beaded Anklet Orange White Blue South Africa SALE WAS $120
Title, Zulu Beaded Anklet Amadavethi Orange White Blue South Africa Old, Type of Object, Beadwork. Anklet, Country of Origin, South Africa People, Zulu. Eshowe Oyaya clan  Materials, Glass beads. String, Approximate Age, 1960s-1970s, Dimensions, 10 inches L. x 4 inches H. Overall Condition, good, Damage/Repair, none, Additional Information: A fine anklet decoration made out of tiny glass beads identified as a Zulu anklet known as Idavati(plural Amadavathi) The Zulu style is recognized by the use of bands of different colors of beads alternating with white beads and by the technique used. Beaded anklets such as this are worn in pair. They are mainly used by young bride during the wedding ceremony symbolizes her virgin status. The making of such anklets would have the same style with the front apron( Isigege or Udidla) that ... morethe bride used to wear before she got involved with her future husband. In her book. Hlengiwe Dube uses the word Izinusha for leg decoration and the term Amadavethi(or Amadavathi) for anklet decoration. She wrote: Together with izigqizo(the first leg decoration) the bride may wear a second below it, around the anklet. The word amadavathi comes from the word dava-dava meaning to walk slowly. Hlengiwe Dube, 2009, p. 72) For more information and example s see Zulu Treasures Amagusu KaZulu. Pp. 168-169. Hlengiwe Dube. ZULU BEADWORK.TALKING WITH BEADS, AfricaDirect, Inc. Denver, 2009. Jean Morris(text by Eleanor Preston-White) SPEAKING WITH BEADS. ZULU ARTS FROM SOUTHERN AFRICA. 56133* 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 45,000 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 $100,000 in charity
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Xhosa Necklace Isigcina with Four Love Letters South Africa SALE WAS $95.00
Type of Object, Beadwork. Jewelry, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Beads, strings. Button(mother-of-pearl) Approximate Age, 1960s-1970s, Dimensions, 20 inches L. Overall Condition, Fair to 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, holes with missing beads. Xhosa Necklace Isigcina with Four Love Letters South Africa Additional Information: A superb beaded necklace with four square panels"Love letters" with beautiful ... moredesign in blue. Red, white, and green. These square pendant"love letters" form are found not only among the Xhosa, but also Mfengu, Ndebele, and Zulu. The colors used are of Xhosa style. The way the Xhosa use the space on the work is very different from the Zulu. On the Zuku works space is saturated.The local name of these necklace Isigcina or Amatikiti. 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 see: Marie-Louise Labelle. Beads of Life. Eastern and Southern African Beadwork From Canadian Collection, Mercury Series, Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation, 2005, Fig. 75, p. 94. EZAKWANTU. Beadwork from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery*64920* 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 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spen
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Xhosa Necklace Beadwork South Africa 73 Inch Old SALE WAS $99.00
Title, Xhosa Necklace Beadwork South Africa African, Type of Object, Necklace, Country of Origin, South Africa, People, Xhosa, Materials, Beads. Buttons(mother-of-pearl) string, Approximate Age, 1960's-1970's, Dimensions, 73 inches total length, 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, damaded strand, Additional Information: A wonderful and long Xhosa necklace made of beads of various colors worn around the neck. with very long beaded fringes. ... moreIn 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 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 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 photo of a Woman wearing a similar necklace in Peter Magubane. Dress and Adornment African Heritage. 2001, p. 43. For more information Read: EZAKWANTU. Beadework from the Eastern Cape. 31 October 1993-29 May 1994. South African National Gallery. 62006* All content,
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