Nokeri - Young Girl Xhosa
CCAC #: | 0291 |
Artwork title: | Nokeri - Young Girl Xhosa |
Artist(s): |
Barbara Tyrrell |
Year made: | 1947 |
Artwork type: | Painting |
Medium: | Oil on Board |
Dimensions (mm): | 750 x 557 |
Artwork series: |
Barbara Tyrrell's ethnographic drawings |
Source: | Donated by artist |
Year acquired: | 2009 |
Installation type: | Movable artwork |
Location area: | On private display |
Signage: | A young Xhosa girl from the Transkei is depicted in her daily wear, typical beaded necklace and turban style headwear, with face paint accentuating her outfit. Her bare chest denotes virginity in Xhosa culture. |
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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.