Ibhaxa / Mat rack

Phansi Museum
Berea, South Africa

A mat holders made by the Zulu from Msinga. The structures are rectangular frame consisting of pairs of vertically placed planks attached at the top to bottom by pieces of wood for strength. Households generally procured two sets of mat holders as an ideal storage solution.

Details

Title: Ibhaxa / Mat rack
Location Created: Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Original Source: Phansi Museum
Colour: Black, Green, Red, White
Clan: Zulu

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