Sangoma - Zulu
| CCAC #: | 0262 |
| Artwork title: | Sangoma - Zulu |
| Artist(s): |
Barbara Tyrrell |
| Year made: | 1944 |
| Artwork type: | Paper |
| Medium: | Acrylic and Oil on Board |
| Dimensions (mm): | 390 x 490 |
| Framed dimensions (in mm): | 470 x 570 x 15 |
| Artwork series: |
Barbara Tyrrell's ethnographic drawings |
| Source: | Donated by artist |
| Year acquired: | 2009 |
| Installation type: | Movable artwork |
| Location area: | On a travelling exhibition |
| Signage: | A Zulu traditional healer carries her switch, which is essential in the calling of ancestral spirits. The beaded hairstyle is also important for protection from evil influences associated with illnesses encountered when dealing with patients. |
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.