Maître Christophe HERBELIN
361
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‘Isicholo’ headdress for married women.
See original version (French)
361
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‘Isicholo’ headdress for married women.
See original version (French)
Estimate €400 - €700
Voluntary lot
Description
‘Isicholo’ headdress for married women.
Wooden frame, hair, natural red ochre pigments, signs of wear.
Zulu, South Africa.
Diameter 47 cm.
The isicholo is a traditional headdress worn by married Zulu women; its broad, flared shape is a particularly recognisable marker of marital status. Its red colour, traditionally achieved through the use of ochre pigments, plays a key role in its aesthetic and symbolic identity.
Expert: Mr Serge REYNES
See original version (French)
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10/14/2026 at 1:30 PM
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