{"product_id":"zulu-village-panorama-south-africa-matter-collection-155690","title":"Zulu Village Panorama South Africa MATTER COLLECTION","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Zulus are the largest tribe in Southern Africa, renowned for their artistry and craftsmanship. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZulu Village (Kraal) Miniature Depiction – South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finely crafted miniature representation of a traditional Zulu homestead, or kraal (umuzi), constructed from woven reeds and natural plant fibers. The composition features five beehive-shaped huts arranged within a circular enclosure on a woven reed base, accurately reflecting the layout of traditional Zulu settlements of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beehive huts replicate the iconic iQhugwane dwellings, whose dome-shaped forms were traditionally built from bent saplings covered with tightly woven grass thatch. In Zulu culture, the kraal served as both a family residence and a social center, with individual structures designated for sleeping, storage, food preparation, and other domestic functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLikely made for the tourist or educational market during the mid-to-late 20th century, this miniature demonstrates the ingenuity of Zulu basketry and architectural traditions while providing an evocative model of rural life in southern Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of model was often sold as a souvenir or cultural teaching piece and is increasingly appreciated today as an example of traditional Zulu architectural heritage rendered in basketry form.\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\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_131ul_95\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorButton_131ul_99\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_131ul_22\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_HoverContainer_131ul_8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_131ul_48\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd Polaris-Text--breakAlways\"\u003eHeight (In) 20.25\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 20.25\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 6.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e155690\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 155000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51515761262887,"sku":"155690","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_5019_b3f42eb2-ad93-4b06-ad96-dff812438645.jpg?v=1781721325","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/zulu-village-panorama-south-africa-matter-collection-155690","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}