Unrecorded artist, Zulu Peoples
Isithebe, grinding mat
About the SessionA strong contemporary thread runs throughout the sale, rooted in long-standing tradition. Selective historic textiles offer a vital counterpoint and illuminate the deep sources that continue to inspire contemporary makers.
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 400 - 600
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 469
Location
Cape Town
About this Item
South Africa 19th century
Isithebe, grinding mat
plant fibre and natural dyes
height: 21cm; width: 27cm
Notes
Isitebe are traditional Zulu grinding mats used primarily by women during food preparation. Made from tightly bound reeds or grasses and laid on the ground to create a clean, stable working surface. It is used when grinding sorghum, maize, or millet with a stone, preventing grain from being lost into the soil and protecting the meal from contamination.
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