Zulu Meat Platter

South Africa

Early 20th c

19 inches long x 11 inches wide x 3 inches high

Ex: London, England collection

$ 575

Inv. # A3521

The Zulu meat platter called "ugqoko," was a prestige item reserved for chiefs and court officials. Most have a rectangular bowl with rounded corners and are flanked on the end by handles. The top working surface is worn from use and the underside is decorated with designs and is charred black.

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