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Imbenge Zulu Beer Pot Cover South Africa MATTER COLLECTION
An Imbenge is a finely woven, domed cover traditionally made by Zulu women of the Zulu people in South Africa.
Crafted from tightly coiled grasses and natural plant fibers, these covers were designed to fit over clay beer pots uséd for fermenting and serving traditional sorghum beer.
Beyond their practical purpose—protecting the contents from insects and debris—the Imbenge is admired for its remarkable craftsmanship. The tightly stitched spiral construction creates a durable and elegant form, often decorated with subtle geometric patterns created through variations in dyed fibers.
These woven covers are part of the rich basketry tradition of southern Africa and reflect the cultural importance of communal beer drinking in Zulu social and ceremonial life. Today they are valued as both functional objects and beautiful examples of traditional African fiber art.
Provenance: Matter Collection
From the collection of Margie and Phil Matter. Margie lived in South Africa, and later she and her husband Phil opened a gallery in Tucson. Everything in this collection was in their home for more than thirty years. Africa Direct recently bought the collection; at 95, Margie wants to share the things she has loved so much.
Height (In): 2.5
Width (In): 8.0
Depth (In): 8.0
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