Vintage Ndebele Beaded Apron
Vintage Ndebele Beaded Apron
14” x 18.5”
Rare, vintage and one of a kind, these unique decorative aprons have various purposes - some are given to a would-be wife, who then embroiders. Others are made by mothers and given to unwed daughters who have gone through initiation rites in the tribe. These beaded and embroidered pieces look stunning as wall hangings in the modern home.
The Ndebele are a colorful and fashionably dynamic South African tribe - rooted in Nguni, Zulu and Xhosa tribes. The beautiful and brightly colored geometric shapes are quintessential examples of the Ndebele peoples’ designs, echoed in the decorative patterns painted on the exterior walls of their homes.
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46.5” x 19.5”
Our Vintage Hausa Shelled Wedding Veils look striking on a wall or draped. Hundreds of shells are hand stitched on distressed leather by the Hausa tribe of Nigeria. Each Wedding Veil is one of a kind and an example of traditional ceremonial artistry representing great wealth.
Sizes Vary - 9.5"-10" x 9.5"-10" x 4.5"- 5.5"
These Vintage Nigerian handmade cowrie shell & leather basket bowls are made by the Hausa people of Northern Nigeria. Cowrie shells were used as a form of currency in past centuries & in a decorative way, a symbol of wealth.
Please note that many of our handmade items are one of a kind, perfectly imperfect, vintage and have indigenous repair work which we believe adds to the intrinsic value and beauty of the items. No two items are exactly the same. As a result, our website photos are a close representation of the items available, but may not be identical to the ones you receive. If you prefer to select an exact item, please notify us at info@thewanderlane.com and we will send photos of what we have in stock.
36” x 24”
Black and White photographic portrait of Rendille Woman, Lake Turkana, Kenya
By David Ballam
Limited Edition, hand signed and embossed
Printed on Tecco PM230 Paper
Framed: Ash finish, art glass
Fine art shipping available - please contact us directly for a quote to ship to your area. Los Angeles area pickup/delivery available.
Lake Turkana lies within the Kenyan Rift Valley and is the world’s largest permanent desert lake. For me, however, it is the people that inhabit the region that are most inspiring and intriguing. With customs, traditions, beliefs and beauty as deep as the lakes waters, the people – and landscape - of Lake Turkana left me reeling in insignificance.
–David Ballam, Photographer
18" x 18" x 8”
Our Vintage one of a kind Kuba cloth pillows are made from the leaves of the raffia palm tree which are woven by the men of the tribe on simple vertical looms. The women then adorn them with elaborate embroidered geometric patterns, tie-dye, appliqué, patchwork and drawn-thread work.
Today the Kuba cloth is a collectible piece of African textile.
Please note that many of our handmade items are one of a kind, perfectly imperfect, vintage and have indigenous decorative repair work which we believe adds to the intrinsic value and beauty of the items. No two items are exactly the same.