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Anonymous, Unknown female Xhosa-style maker(s)

October 10, 2026 · 1 min read

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WorksCeremonial beadwork for a Xhosa royal woman: headdress (umnqwazi), pendant, breast cover (incebetha), pair of anklets (izitsaba)Royal ceremonial beadwork: breast cover (incebetha)Royal ceremonial beadwork: pendantRoyal ceremonial beadwork: anklet (izitsaba)Royal ceremonial beadwork: anklet (izitsaba)Royal ceremonial headdress (umnqwazi)

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