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DESCRIPTION
Vintage African beaded folk art figure attributed to the Ndebele people. Handmade using beadwork, wire, felted textile elements, and natural materials. Traditional stylized form with beaded facial features and geometric patterns.
This piece retains its original Operation Hunger tag, identifying it as handmade by African artisans in rural areas as part of a recovery and income-support program. The tag notes that proceeds from the sale of the original item went directly to the maker, with no profit retained by the organization.
Purchased in Africa in the 1980s. Vintage item.
Please review photos carefully for condition and construction details. Photos show the exact item being sold and are considered part of the description. The figure is being sold as-is. Some elements show age-related wear, and certain parts (including legs and attached components) are movable or removable by design.
No attempt has been made to repair, restore, or alter the piece.
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ITEM SPECIFICS
Type: Figurine / Sculpture
Material: Beads, Wire, Textile, Natural Materials
Culture: African
Tribe/Ethnic Group: Ndebele
Country/Region of Manufacture: Africa
Color: Multicolor
Finish: Beaded / Textile
Era: Vintage (1980s)
Condition: Pre-owned
Special Attributes: Handmade, original Operation Hunger tag, folk art
