Zulu Meat Platter (ugqoko) 80-85x35 cm isagila Handmade beaded design

Handmade beaded design

Beaded Safety Pin

Total size 137-140x 84cm

lightweight

and beading patterns may vary slightly from the images shown

Zulu Meat Platter (ugqoko) 80-85x35 cm isagila Handmade beaded designuGqoko is a traditional hand carved Zulu wooden meat platter used to serve meat at special occasions and ceremonial gatherings, particularly after the slaughter of livestock for rituals. These functional yet decorative platters are often ovalshaped, made from local South African wood like Kiaat, and can feature carved decorations on the underside that were visible when the platter was hung or used as a lid for another platter Dimensions 80 85 x 35 cm