Iziqhaza (Pair of Ear Ornaments)
Artist
Zulu artist
Datemid-20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumWood, plastic (vinyl asbestos?)
Dimensionsheight: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
diameter: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
diameter: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
ClassificationsJewelry
Credit LineGift of Rhonda Morgan Wilkerson, PhD
Object number2024.22.13a-b
DescriptionFrom Scott Rodolitz's 2024 appraisal: Of typical form, made of soft wood with red, white, and blue Bakelite applied to the surfaces in circular and linear patterns. Fine indications of age and use.
On View
On view
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