The artists from the Xhosa culture, says Tackett, often use more white, pink and blue in their art, while those from the Zulu culture often use brighter colors such as red and orange.

Diane Fitzgerald uses beads the way an artist uses color. She buys a palette of beads that she likes and begins to assemble them – incrementally, so the piece evolves as it’s designed. … ...

A Howard University professor continues his annual student trip to South Africa for an immersive tour of Zulu culture and community.