- Title
- Idiliza lengalo
- Subject
- Beadwork
- Subject
- Armband
- Date Issued
- 1958-08-09
- Date
- 1958-08-09
- Date
- 2024-10-29
- Type
- Personal adornment
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12431
- Identifier
- vital:76103
- Description
- The armband is crafted from a flat strip of white beads, expertly woven around a sturdy brass wire known as irhwantsi. It features intricate navy diamond patterns that add a touch of elegance while delicate fringes of vibrant red, white, green, and black pearls dance along the edges. The piece is adorned with playful pink pompoms that sway gently, creating a lively contrast. This striking armband is worn by young and adult men and women, showcasing its versatility and cultural significance.
- 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 Brasss wire, glass beads, pearl buttons 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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| View Details Download | WATERMARK-SOURCE1 | Idiliza lengalo 357.JPG | 3 MB | JPEG Image | View Details Download |