Mace
Gallery Location
Not on View
Maker
Unidentified Ndebele artist
Medium
Wood, beads, thread
Geography
South Africa
Date
mid-20th century
Dimensions
64 x 3 cm
Object number
993.170.11
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Ruth Airey
Collection
Department
Art & Culture: Global Africa
Description
Beaded mace, decorated with colourful geometric motifs, worn by both men and women as an accessory of ceremonial attire. This particular mace has no sign of wear and could have been made for either the local or international market.
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