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Tribal Mid-20th Century Zulu Women's Red Cotton Hat, Isicholo, South Africa

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Mid-20th century Tribal Zulu women's woven red cotton hat, Isicholo, from South Africa This woman's cotton Isicholo hat is a beautiful example of the hats worn during special ceremonies by married Zulu women. Coated with red ochre, it has a traditional white cotton braid wrapping over the edge from the middle of the hat, which is accentuated with a black circle. Stuffed with straw fibers to maintain its shape, it can easily be hung on the wall as is, or it can be mounted on a stand.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Diameter: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ZK#66311stDibs: LU1778244057682

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