Lot Essay
Amashaza ear plugs are made with patterns cut from Marley Tiles. Most were made in Johannesburg and brought by Zulu migrant workers from the Msinga area as gifts for their wives (Jolles, 1997)
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TWENTY-NINE ZULU EARPLUGS
Five pairs of amashaza plugs inlaid with geometric vinyl designs; thirteen single amashaza plugs similar to the preceeding; two pairs of plain wood plugs; and another pair with inset metal upholstery nails
The largest 2 7/8in. (7.5cm.) diam. (29)
Five pairs of amashaza plugs inlaid with geometric vinyl designs; thirteen single amashaza plugs similar to the preceeding; two pairs of plain wood plugs; and another pair with inset metal upholstery nails
The largest 2 7/8in. (7.5cm.) diam. (29)