2 x ISICHOLO headgear - South Africa
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Two Isicholo headpieces of the Zulu from South Africa, made of cotton and plant fibers with ochre and red trim, measuring 43 × 40 × 12 cm and weighing 1030 g, authentic and original.
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2X ISICHOLO – Ochre, Cotton, Plant Fibers – Zulu – South Africa
The hats are beautifully decorative and are still worn by Zulu women in South Africa.
These Zulu hats (isicholo) were made in the early 21st century in KwaZulu-Natal.
A hat is made of palm fiber and cotton and is rubbed with ochre. The edge is bordered with red cotton.
This kind of hat evolved from a hairstyle worn by married Zulu women with the same name Isicholo. In the early 19th century, when the Zulu forces were defeated and their homeland was taken over by the British, Zulu women began wearing hats that imitated this hairstyle rather than the hairstyle itself.
These hats were usually made in a basketry shop and then wrapped with ochre-colored cord or red yarn and secured with a woven headband.
Zulu women still wear these hats on important occasions, especially in the Msinga district, the seat of the Zulu king.
Also a very beautiful wall accessory.
2X ISICHOLO – Ochre, Cotton, Plant Fibers – Zulu – South Africa
The hats are beautifully decorative and are still worn by Zulu women in South Africa.
These Zulu hats (isicholo) were made in the early 21st century in KwaZulu-Natal.
A hat is made of palm fiber and cotton and is rubbed with ochre. The edge is bordered with red cotton.
This kind of hat evolved from a hairstyle worn by married Zulu women with the same name Isicholo. In the early 19th century, when the Zulu forces were defeated and their homeland was taken over by the British, Zulu women began wearing hats that imitated this hairstyle rather than the hairstyle itself.
These hats were usually made in a basketry shop and then wrapped with ochre-colored cord or red yarn and secured with a woven headband.
Zulu women still wear these hats on important occasions, especially in the Msinga district, the seat of the Zulu king.
Also a very beautiful wall accessory.
Details
Number of objects
2
Ethnic group/ culture
2 x ISICHOLO headgear
Country of Origin
South Africa
Material
Cotton
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Height
43 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
12 cm
Weight
1030 g
Authenticity
Original/official
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