Amagabha amakhwenkwe

Title: Amagabha amakhwenkwe
Subject: Beadwork
Subject: Earring
Date Issued: 1953-01-10
Date: 1953-01-10
Date: 2024-10-29
Type: Personal adornment
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12362
Identifier: vital:76096
Description: The youthful model showcases an elaborate ear adornment, designed for a teenage aesthetic. This outside earring features a vibrant face mask made of shimmering bead chains, elegantly strung and attached to two brass circlets. These circlets are intricately covered with colourful bead strips, enhanced by playful pearl and soft pink wool pompoms, all set against a deep navy-blue background that adds a striking contrast. The delicate bead chains gracefully drape under the chin, tracing the curves around the nose and framing the eyes. To secure this captivating piece, the loop elegantly hooks over a button adorned with a distinctive bead band known as "Ichele,” creating a harmonious blend of tradition and youthful flair.
Description: Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster
Description: Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
Format: image/jpeg
Format: digital, JPG file, color
Language: English
Relation: Beadwork Brass wire, beads and pompoms Original is in good condition Walter Sisulu University
Rights: For research purposes only. 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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