Young Girl - Xhosa
CCAC #: | 0269 |
Artwork title: | Young Girl - Xhosa |
Artist(s): |
Barbara Tyrrell |
Year made: | 1947 |
Artwork type: | Paper |
Medium: | Acrylic and Oil on Board |
Framed dimensions (in mm): | 464 x 666 |
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 Xhosa woman is depicted in her daily wear, typical beaded necklace and turban style headgear of intertwined cloths. Head covering is important in identifying the status of a married woman of Xhosa culture. |
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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.