Rare African Art HANDMADE 1998 Limpopo South Africa Large Beaded Platter

Description: Rare Limpopo Ceramics platterMade in South Limpopo, South Africa in 1998Handmade and hand-painted in the rural heartland of the Limpopo provinceMade with precision and care, resulting in a one-of-a-kind pieceLimpopo Ceramics distills the spirit of South Africa’s wild beauty into bright, lively, and functional piecesSpecializing in hand-decorated beaded dinnerware, basins, and vases, Limpopo Ceramics designs are as unique, colorful, and diverse as South Africa itselfThis is a decorative item that's not meant to serve foodA stunning decorative platter displaying the hard and detailed craftsmanship of the people of the Limpopo Province APPEARANCE AND DIMENSIONS:SIZE: 16" X 16"FRONT: White with gray and blue hand-painted detailing with two beaded handles. One handle has 15 beads, while the other has 11. This is how it was designedBACK: White, and hand-written in black "HANDMADE IN SOUTH AFRICA GIFT" with an authentic African symbol signatureMarked 57/80Original orange "Limpopo Ceramics Handmade in South Africa" sticker is intact on the back. Just below this sticker, it appears the name "Jack" is subtly inscribed into the platterWhat appears to be a spiderweb of tiny cracks through the platter is called "crazing". They are not actual cracks in the ceramic, but rather surface-level cracks in the fired glaze. There are a few reasons why crazing may occur; however, age is typically the causeABOUT LIMPOPO CERAMICS: Limpopo Ceramics is an African-art ceramic ware manufacturing company that was established in 1998. They are located in Mookgophong, South Africa, on Thabo Mbeki Street. They are situated in the Limpopo Province, which is the northernmost tip of South Africa. Their products range from unique handmade and hand-painted dinner sets, platters, fruit bowls, serving bowls, coffee mugs, vases, and other ornaments. The business started off as a home industry and has grown into a prominent business in the area

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Location: Chicago, Illinois

End Time: 2025-01-21T01:22:18.000Z

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