Swazi Girl
| CCAC #: | 0290 |
| Artwork title: | Swazi Girl |
| Artist(s): |
Barbara Tyrrell |
| Year made: | 1949 |
| Artwork type: | Painting |
| Medium: | Oil on Board |
| Dimensions (mm): | 580 x 515 |
| Artwork series: |
Barbara Tyrrell's ethnographic drawings |
| Source: | Donated by artist |
| Year acquired: | 2009 |
| Installation type: | Movable artwork |
| Location area: | On private display |
| Signage: | Depicted is a girl with fine plaited hair preparing for the built-up hairstyle of marriage, similar to that of the Zulu yet differing in shape and colour (Swazi hair remains black while Zulu hair is red ochred). The beaded wristband and necklace are typical of Swazi. |
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.