{"product_id":"zulu-beaded-relic-south-africa-matter-collection-154750","title":"Zulu Beaded Relic South Africa MATTER COLLECTION","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"51\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"51\"\u003eFragment of Zulu Beaded Relic, South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eAn evocative fragment of a traditional beaded object, attributed to the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eZulu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e people of Southern Africa. This piece preserves richly patterned glass beadwork in bold geometric designs, executed in classic Zulu color palettes of white, red, blue, yellow, and green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eOriginally part of a larger ceremonial or personal item, possibly an adornment or prestige object, this fragment reveals the skilled craftsmanship of hand-applied beadwork stitched over a leather or organic core. Visible fiber bindings, exposed structure, and areas of wear speak to age, use, and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eWhile incomplete, this piece offers a compelling glimpse into traditional Zulu bead artistry. Ideal for collectors, study collections, or display as an artifact emphasizing texture, history, and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvenance: Matter Collection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the collection of Margie and Phil Matter. Margie lived in South Africa, and later she and her husband Phil opened a gallery in Tucson. Everything in this collection was in their home for more than thirty years. Africa Direct recently bought the collection; at 95, Margie wants to share the things she has loved so much. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_11hmp_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage item, and the threads might be fragile due to being in storage for 20+ years. Lots of loose threads and beads. Broken off wood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight (In): 7.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In): 4.5\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In): 6.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e154750\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 154000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51367322059047,"sku":"154750","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_1164_65cc3d8e-75c6-4549-b1d1-5a827c4e253c.jpg?v=1777923646","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/zulu-beaded-relic-south-africa-matter-collection-154750","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}