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Ensemble, Thebe Magugu South African, cotton, leather, South African — Ensemble
Design House Thebe Magugu
Designer Thebe Magugu
spring/summer 2022

Kudu Horn, Horn, South African — Kudu Horn
South African
late 19th century

Drum, Zulu people South African, Wood, fiber, South African — Drum
(?) Zulu people
19th century

Drum, Zulu people South African, Wood, stain, hide, South African — Drum
(?) Zulu people
19th century

Musical Bow, Bamboo, South African — Musical Bow
South African
late 19th century

Samuius, Wood, metal, South African — Samuius
South African
late 19th century

Musical Bow, Bamboo, wood, quill, South African — Musical Bow
South African
late 19th century

Mbira, Wood, metal, gourd, beads, South African — Mbira
South African
late 19th–early 20th century

Ankle Rattle, parchment, cocoons, South African — Ankle Rattle
South African
mid-20th century

"Girl Seeks Girl", Thebe Magugu South African, silk, South African — "Girl Seeks Girl"
Design House Thebe Magugu
Designer Thebe Magugu
(textile) Phathu Nembilwi
fall/winter 2018–19, edition 2021

“Shipwreck”, Thebe Magugu South African, (a) polyester, metal, (b) polyester, metal, (c) polyester, (d) polyester, (e) polyester, metal, South African — “Shipwreck”
Design House Thebe Magugu
Designer Thebe Magugu
fall/winter 2023–24

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