Spoon (Izinkezu)

Area of Mhlabatini, Zulu people, South Africa, African

Mid to late 20th century

  • Titles Spoon (Izinkezu) (Descriptive)
  • Artist Zulu people, South Africa
  • Medium wood
  • Dimensions 12 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 1 in. (31.1 x 5.7 x 2.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Museum purchase with funds from the Traditional Arts Acquisition Fund, 1989.84.2
  • Work Type spoon
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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