1940's - 1950's Zulu Milk Pail ('Ithunga'), South Africa
Located in London, GB
This early-twentieth-century tall, narrow vessel, from the Zulu culture in South Africa, would have
Hardwood
African Zulu Ukhamba Beer Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Zulu people of South Africa create ceramic works of unrivaled balance and weightlessness. This
Terracotta
20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding 20th century tribally-used Zulu hand-built ceramic beer pot with hundreds of applied
Earthenware
19th C Finely Incised Zulu Beer Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection pays homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they ...
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Zulu Ceramic Beer Pot, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by ZENA KRUZICK Mid-20th Century Zulu Ceramic Beer Pot, South Africa This large beer
Clay
Ceramic Zulu Pattern Vase , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
The Design Vase by Senzo Duma Ceramics, crafted by Lefu Thebe and adorned with intricate hand-painted designs by Zinhle Nene, stands as a testament to South African artistic heritage...
Ceramic
20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding 20th century tribally-used Zulu hand-built ceramic beer pot with hundreds of applied
Earthenware
20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding 20th century tribally-used Zulu hand-built ceramic beer pot with hundreds of applied
Earthenware
19th Century Tribal Zulu Prestige Vessel, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
This early Zulu vessel is part of a small group of highly decorative vessels, made in the mid-to
Wood
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Pot, Zulu Ukhamba, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
Mphise Area, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa.
Ceramic
Early 20th Century White Clay Zulu Pot with Intricate Triangle Etchings
Located in Amarillo, TX
White clay zulu pot with intricate triangle carvings.
Clay
Early 20th Century White Clay Zulu Pot with Intricate Arch Etchings
Located in Amarillo, TX
White clay zulu pot with intricate arch carvings.
Clay
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H 7 in W 7 in D 7 in
Early 20th Century White Clay Zulu Pot with Intricate Diamond Shaped Etchings
Located in Amarillo, TX
White clay zulu pot with intricate diamond carvings.
Clay
South African Zulu Two Handled Carved Wood Meat Tray
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A South African two handled carved wood meat tray Zulu, 20th century Measures: Approximate 3 1/4" in. high x 10 1/2" in. long x 8 1/2" in. wide (8.2 x 26.7 x 21.5 cm)) The ...
Wood
$1,250 / item
H 7.38 in W 18.5 in D 3.25 in
Zulu Wood Double Head Rest Stylized Human Figure, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Zulu carved wood double headrest with stylized human figure in middle, from South Africa. In stylized human form within a pair of vertical columns, with triangle arms and legs and he...
Wood
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