SKU: 142963
Zulu Ugqoko Carved Meat Platter South Africa
Height: 29.0
Width: 11.0
Depth: 3.5
Width: 11.0
Depth: 3.5
$350.00
Description
A Zulu wood carved tray or platter in oval form ending with a handle on each side. The patter stands on four legs and has designs in relief in the back. Superb patina!
This well carved and used tray shows much handling and good age. It is carved in a single hard wood locally found. Such trays were used with great formality to serve meat (especially goat and cattle) during various rituals and in special events like weddings . Most of them are beautifully embellished with motifs in relief because they were also used as lids for other platters.
Height (In) 29.0
Width (In) 11.0
Depth (In) 3.5
142963
Approximate Age: Mid 20th Century
People: Zulu
Country of Origin: South Africa
Material
Material: wood
Condition
Damage/Repair: Chipped edge, See photos for details
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.   Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use.  We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings.  Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.   Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use.  We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings.  Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage.