Hlabisa Basket
| CCAC #: | 0158 |
| Artwork title: | Hlabisa Basket |
| Artist(s): |
Nonhlanhla Manqele |
| Year made: | 2003 |
| Artwork type: | Sculpture or object |
| Medium: | ilala palm |
| Dimensions (mm): | 720 x 360 x 172 |
| 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: | Manqele is known for her consistency in weaving the elongated imbuje shape. Patterns on her baskets are inspired by beadwork designs. She said that when Zulu women dress smartly, they wear different patterned beadwork to complement their traditional gowns. |
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.
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.