P-1a & P-1b Accessory/JewelleryEar-Plugs
Object Number
JL-P-1a & JL-P-1b
Artist
Unknown
Date produced
Unknown
Attribution/location
North Nguni
Medium/materials
Paint, Wood
Dimensions (cms)
1.3 x 4.1 x 4.1 (each)
Description

Wooden ear plugs. Each is made of two discs of soft white wood joined by a length of knotted red rubber band, and painted white on sides. The front side is chip-carved and the incisions are painted black, blue and red.

Provenance
Unknown
Additional information
Made in Johannesburg for sale to Zulu-speaking men. 862 is pencilled on the unpainted side of each.
Digital rights
Brenthurst Library
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