Isithebe, grinding mat with figural motifs
Unrecorded artist, Zulu Peoples
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.
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ZAR 400 - 450
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Location
Cape Town
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About this Item
South Africa 20th century
Isithebe, grinding mat with figural motifs
plant fibre and natural dyes
height: 28cm; width: 27cm
Notes
A woven grass mat, typically handwoven from rushes, such as ncema grass, using traditional basketry technique, used in Zulu and other southern African cultures to catch ground meal as it falls from a grinding stone. The finely woven mat is integral to the traditional food preparation process, but it also has symbolic importance in the culture.
Provenance
Michael Heuermann Collection.
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