Zulu - Warrior

CCAC #: 0283
Artwork title: Zulu - Warrior
Artist(s): Barbara Tyrrell
Year made: 1944
Artwork type: Paper
Medium: Oil on canvas
Framed dimensions (in mm): 560 x 470
Artwork series: Barbara Tyrrell's ethnographic drawings
Source: Donated by artist
Year acquired: 2009
Installation type: Movable artwork
Current location: On private display
Exhibitions:
Signage:

A warrior of noble descent wearing leopard skin with ostrich feathers on a typical gala night. The white tales worn on his ankles indicate a state of war. The man's seated on his back skirt, arms on knees attitude is typical of warriors. His shield and spear lie at his feet.


CCAC 440320

Photographer: Staff
Photo copyright: CCT

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