- Title
- Ithumbu leGqirhakazi
- Subject
- Beadwork
- Subject
- Wide-collar Neckband
- Date Issued
- 1964-03-13
- Date
- 1964-03-13
- Date
- 2024-10-23
- Type
- Personal adornment
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/11260/11792
- Identifier
- vital:76006
- Description
- The intricately designed exquisite white bead collar necklace showcases an open-work design that captures attention with its elegant simplicity. This timeless piece holds a revered place within tradition, symbolising the sacred essence of priesthood. Worn by those entrusted with spiritual duties, it represents their connection to the divine and their dedication to guiding and serving their community. Each delicate bead woven into its pattern carries the weight of past generations, embodying the wisdom and solemnity of their sacred calling.
- Description
- Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster
- Description
- Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
- Format
- image/jpeg
- Format
- 1 digital, JPG file, color
- Language
- English
- Relation
- Beadwork Beads and pearl button Original is in good condition Walter Sisulu University
- Rights
- Use is limited to online viewing, Physical item and JPG file is available on request for research purposes via zmadyibi@wsu.ac.za
- Rights
- Walter Sisulu University
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| View Details Download | WATERMARK-SOURCE1 | Ithumbu lamagqirha.JPG | 4 MB | JPEG Image | View Details Download |