Choker or Necklace

Zulu people, Area of Mhlabatini, South Africa, African

1950 - 1980

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Necklace (Sehadla), Pedi people, South Africa, African, glass bead; thread
Wood figure of Ptah-Soker-Osiris, the mummiform figure wears a tripartite wig and a short chin beard, on an integral plinth which was originally inserted in a separately made base, traces of polychrome preserved throughout.
Wide, dark brown vessel with narrow mouth has short, flared lip and narrow base. Incised decorative patterns filled with white pigment include parallel bands around body of vessel, and opposing half circles on shoulder.
Man on Motorcycle, Adama Kouyaté, gelatin silver print