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Place of Origin: South African
Ndebele Married Woman's Beaded Apron, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Married Woman’s Beaded Apron Jocolo
Ndebele People, South Africa
Circa 1940-1950
Glass beads on leather (goatskin ?), handcart brass beads
In excellent condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal South African Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Handwoven Telephone Wire Accent, Sinopia
Located in Jersey City, NJ
It is said that this stunning art form started with the African night shift security workers being bored on duty. They brought these weaving skills back to their villages and shared them with their wives, who have mastered them into today's sought-after pieces.
The weavers behind these objects started by applying traditional skills in creating baskets for household usage. Time has passed, and remarkable innovative methods were applied, giving the lampshades a contemporary edge. Today, these beautiful telephone...
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts South African Decorative Art
Materials
Wire
Handwoven Telephone Wire Accent, Chameleon
Located in Jersey City, NJ
It is said that this stunning art form started with the African night shift security workers being bored on duty. They brought these weaving skills back to their villages and shared them with their wives, who have mastered them into today's sought-after pieces.
The weavers behind these objects started by applying traditional skills in creating baskets for household usage. Time has passed, and remarkable innovative methods were applied, giving the lampshades a contemporary edge. Today, these beautiful telephone...
Category
2010s Aesthetic Movement South African Decorative Art
Materials
Wire
Handwoven Telephone Wire Accent, Copper
Located in Jersey City, NJ
It is said that this stunning art form started with the African night shift security workers being bored on duty. They brought these weaving skills back to their villages and shared ...
Category
2010s Organic Modern South African Decorative Art
Materials
Wire
Handwoven Telephone Wire Accent, Black
Located in Jersey City, NJ
It is said that this stunning art form started with the African night shift security workers being bored on duty. They brought these weaving skills back to their villages and shared them with their wives, who have mastered them into today's sought-after pieces.
The weavers behind these objects started by applying traditional skills in creating baskets for household usage. Time has passed, and remarkable innovative methods were applied, giving the lampshades a contemporary edge. Today, these beautiful telephone...
Category
2010s South African Decorative Art
Materials
Wire
Handwoven Telephone Wire Accent, Midnight Blue
Located in Jersey City, NJ
It is said that this stunning art form started with the African night shift security workers being bored on duty. They brought these weaving skills back to their villages and shared ...
Category
2010s South African Decorative Art
Materials
Wire
Handwoven Telephone Wire Accent, Chamoisee
Located in Jersey City, NJ
It is said that this stunning art form started with the African night shift security workers being bored on duty. They brought these weaving skills back to their villages and shared them with their wives, who have mastered them into today's sought-after pieces.
The weavers behind these objects started by applying traditional skills in creating baskets for household usage. Time has passed, and remarkable innovative methods were applied, giving the lampshades a contemporary edge. Today, these beautiful telephone...
Category
2010s Modern South African Decorative Art
Materials
Wire
Handwoven Telephone Wire Accent, Moutarde
Located in Jersey City, NJ
With a vibrant mix of modern touches, our handwoven telephone wire accent is the ultimate piece for an elegant yet creative design. The curated collecti...
Category
2010s Aesthetic Movement South African Decorative Art
Materials
Wire
Handwoven Telephone Wire Accent, Emerald
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This artwork is a labor of love from creatives in which meticulous work and dedication allow one to fully appreciate the timeless look of our emerald lampshade accent.
The weavers behind these objects started by applying traditional skills in creating baskets for household usage. Time has passed, and remarkable innovative methods were applied, giving the lampshades a contemporary edge. Today, these beautiful telephone wire...
Category
2010s Organic Modern South African Decorative Art
Materials
Wire
Handwoven Telephone Wire Accent, White
Located in Jersey City, NJ
It is said that this stunning art form started with the African night shift security workers being bored on duty. They brought these weaving skills back to their villages and shared them with their wives, who have mastered them into today's sought-after pieces.
The weavers behind these objects started by applying traditional skills in creating baskets for household usage. Time has passed, and remarkable innovative methods were applied, giving the lampshades a contemporary edge. Today, these beautiful telephone...
Category
2010s Organic Modern South African Decorative Art
Materials
Wire
Handwoven Telephone Wire Accent, Harlequin Green
Located in Jersey City, NJ
It is said that this stunning art form started with the African night shift security workers being bored on duty. They brought these weaving skills back to their villages and shared ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern South African Decorative Art
Materials
Wire
Mid-Century Modern African Tapestry
By Betty Cilliers-Barnard, Marguerite Stephens
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century tapestry designed by Betty Cilliers-Barnard (1914-2010) and handwoven by Marquerite Stephens in Johannesburg, South Africa. Entitled "African Multiplication" and woven i...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern South African Decorative Art
Materials
Wool, Tapestry
2000s African Eland Taxidermy Shoulder Mount
Located in New York, NY
Impressive early 2000s East African eland taxidermy shoulder mount. Upright, forward mount. Great coloring and taxidermy in excellent condition. Please...
Category
20th Century South African Decorative Art
Materials
Fur
Vintage Set of 4 Ndebele Mapoto Beaded Aprons from South Africa Canvas Backed
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of four Ndebele Mapoto beaded aprons from South Africa. They are canvas backed and in awesome condition. We have not detected any loose beads...
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal South African Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Beads
Tribal Mid-20th Century Zulu Women's Red Cotton Hat, Isicholo, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century Tribal Zulu women's woven red cotton hat, Isicholo, from South Africa.
The unusual spiral weave on this cotton Isicholo makes this a beautiful and rare example of t...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal South African Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton
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