Description : African art. South Africa - Zulu. Pair of earrings. Bakelite wood and metal. With plexiglass base.. In the 19th century, during certain initiation rites, the Zulus of South Africa used to pierce their earlobes and then elongate them by wearing earrings such as these, since a woman with pierced and elongated earlobes was more attractive to the aesthetic standards of the time. Beautiful with their colourful geometric decorations and in an excellent state of preservation.. Cm 6,00 x 6,00 x 1,50.
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About the lot N° 58 Title : Pair Of Earrings Size : Cm 6,00 x 6,00 x 1,50 Capitolium Art, auctioneer, Brescia, ITIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : AUCTION 389 Jewellery from the world. Sale date : 21 Dec 2022It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
