Fabric doll representing a married woman. Body and dress made of various black and coloured fabrics. The cape has teal and golden yellow wave ribbon with looped beaded decoration all over the back of cape; front covered in beadwork panel, plus a beaded panel apron; skirt has a loop of beadwork around the sides and back with a fringe; five rows of larger beads wrap around midsection of body. Disc-like beaded headdress on top on a metal frame; eyes, nose and mouth beaded; beaded earrings and four rows of necklace against neck, plus one larger round band. Doll stands on two rectangular wooden feet that are nailed on. The body is filled with stuffing.

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• Type of Item doll
• Culture Zulu
• Material fibre, plastic, glass, metal
• Measurements height 30.0 cm, width 13.5 cm, depth 7.4 cm (overall)

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• Creator Sophie Mchunu
• Previous Owner Ruth Phillips
• Received from Ruth Phillips

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• Made in South Africa

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• Ownership Date before March 5, 2024
• Acquisition Date on March 5, 2024

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• Item Classes beadwork; textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3660/0026