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This is the rating and price for Zulu Carved Platter Ugqoko South , Mid 20th century



Description :  , Additional Information: A Zulu wood carved tray or platter in oval form ending with a handle on each side. The face of the platter is divided into five sections.  ,The patter stands on  ,four legs and has 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. , See The Art of Southeast Africa from the Conru Collection, 2002, fig. 68 See also Lindsay Hooper, Domestic Arts: Carved wooden Objects in the Home. p. 87, in Zulu Treasures. Amagugu KaZulu. 1996, figs. W65, W66  ,  ,
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Estimate (low-high) : 200 USD-250 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 103252
Title : Zulu Carved Platter Ugqoko South , Period : Mid 20th century
Medium : wood
Size : Height: 2.5 Inches Width: 10 Inches Depth: 26.5 Inches
Condition report : 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. several cracks, some repaired. a residue (of food?) remains
Africa Direct, auctioneer, Denver, CO It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Africa Art, Mask, Baskets, Statues and more
Sale date : 27 Nov 2016 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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