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Lot 397

Zulu Beaded Love Letter Pouch

Estimate: $20 - $10,000

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$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $1,000
$10,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
A hand-beaded pouch featuring geometric motifs identified as Zulu love letters. The design is executed in red, light blue, and dark blue seed beads over a white beaded ground, with a green bead border along the bottom edge. Each face of the pouch displays distinct geometric configurations typical of Zulu symbolic beadwork. The bag is constructed with a sueded leather backing and a matching top handle, which is decorated with a linear bead pattern in red and blue. A zipper closure secures the top, and a small metal bell is attached to the zipper pull via a ball chain. The interior is lined. This item represents a functional application of traditional South African Zulu beadwork techniques, likely produced in the mid-20th century for the commercial market.

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