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Isicholo / Zulu headdress

Phansi Museum

Phansi Museum
Berea, South Africa

A Zulu headress from Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal. It is made from grass fiber, fat, ochre, metal and pigment. It also also decorated with beadsIsicholo is worn by married women as a sign of respect to one's husband and family, in addition to serving as a public symbol of marital status.

Details

  • Title: Isicholo / Zulu headdress
  • Location Created: Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Original Source: Phansi Museum
  • Colour: Orange, White, Black

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