Iziqhaza (Pair of Ear Ornaments)
Artist
Zulu artist
Datemid-20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumWood, plastic (vinyl asbestos?), and metal pins
Dimensionsheight: 9/16 in. (1.4 cm)
diameter: 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm)
diameter: 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm)
ClassificationsJewelry
Credit LineGift of Rhonda Morgan Wilkerson, PhD
Object number2024.22.14a-b
DescriptionFrom Scott Rodolitz's 2024 appraisal: Of typical form, made of soft wood with red, white, blue, black, and green Bakelite applied to the surfaces in circular and linear patterns. Pinned with native “nails”, the pattern of linear geometric form with multicolored bars decorated with triangular flourishes. Fine indications of age and use.
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