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Thursday, April 24, 2014

New Acquisitions at Jacaranda Tribal

Jacaranda Tribal is presenting a new selection of fine tribal art from Africa and Oceania.  The works on offer comprise a range of beadwork, weapons, figurative objects, jewelry, and more.  Gaily beaded Ndebele fertility dolls, West African spoons with figural motifs, and a handsome Kanak war club are just a few of the items on display.  Below is a selection of highlights from the exhibition.  For more detail on these works and many more, visit www.jacarandatribal.com


Yei beaded apron, Botswana  -  First half of 20th century

Ndebele fertility doll, South Africa  -  Second half of 20th century

Xhosa tooth necklace, South Africa  -  First half of 20th century

Dan spoon with hand finial, Côte d'Ivoire  -  Late 19th or early 20th century

Bassa spoon, Liberia  -  Late 19th century

Sotho or South Nguni Pipe, South Africa  -  Late 19th or early 20th century

Kanak war club, New Caledonia  -  19th century

Ndebele fertility doll, South Africa  -  Second half of 20th century



Photos ©James Worrell 2014/Jacaranda Tribal