Married Woman - Bhaca (Present day Durban)

CCAC #: 0263
Artwork title: Married Woman - Bhaca (Present day Durban)
Artist(s): Barbara Tyrrell
Year made: 1945
Artwork type: Painting
Medium: Acrylic and Oil on Board
Dimensions (mm): 645 x 545
Artwork series: Barbara Tyrrell's ethnographic drawings
Source: Donated by artist
Year acquired: 2009
Installation type: Movable artwork
Location area: On private display
Signage:

The head knob worn by the woman is a sign of marriage, the head pins and beaded necklace are usually worn for special occasions. Tyrrell made the artwork during festivities unrelated to this woman in her home area.


CCAC 434562

Photographer: Staff
Photo copyright: CCT

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