Zulu Hat, Isicholo
South Africa
Mid-20th Century
Human hair, cotton, ochre
17″ Diameter, 7″ Deep (43cm x 17.8cm)
Provenance: Leslie Selcow, noted art collector in San Francisco
Hat of human hair and red ochre over a basket frame, worn by married women. Traditionally the mother of the bride would create the hat, and it was worn daily after marriage. Mounted on a custom metal base.
SOLD
