Hlabisa Basket
| CCAC #: | 0155 |
| Artwork title: | Hlabisa Basket |
| Artist(s): |
Laurentia Dlamini |
| Year made: | 2003 |
| Artwork type: | Sculpture or object |
| Medium: | Ilala palm |
| Dimensions (mm): | 260 x 380 x 85 |
| Artwork collections: |
Hlabisa Basketry |
| Source: | Bought by the artworks committee from the African Art Centre |
| Year acquired: | 2003 |
| Installation type: | Movable artwork |
| Current location: | On public display |
| Exhibitions: | |
| Signage: | Isichumo is a pear-shaped Zulu basket usually used to store traditional beer, umqombothi, that can be transported on the head. Mealie meal porridge paste is poured into it to keep the basket watertight. Tight weaving is also an effective way to render baskets waterproof. |
Photographer: Staff
Photo copyright: CCT
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NOTE: The process of photographing artworks in the CCAC is underway - we are currently working to improve image quality and display on the CMS but have included internal reference photos for identification purposes in the interim.