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Catalog Number

CAS 0540-0122   CAS 0540-0122; Loin covering
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Loin covering
Culture Zulu
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country South Africa
State/Prov./Dist. Natal Province, Nqutu District
County
Other Geographic Data Kwazulu, Ntsekwini area, Xulu Kraal, 4 km southeast of Nqutu, 8 km from road
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Calf skin; Leopard or genet; Cotton
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 59.8, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 52.0