Circular headdress made of braided fibers... - Lot 289 - Art Richelieu

Lot 289
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Circular headdress made of braided fibers... - Lot 289 - Art Richelieu
Circular headdress made of braided fibers and hair covered with red vegetable pigment. These discs, called isicholo, are used as wedding gifts. The husband offers an isicholo to his wife, who has sacrificed her hair to him. This large hat is worn as a beret, bent over the neck. The hair is supposed to be that of the bride, it is woven with herbs and then coated with red ochre. Zulu, South Africa D: 50cm.
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