Ingxowa yomfana
- Date: 1960-05-20 , 2024-10-28
- Subjects: Beaded bag designed for young men of AbaThembu , Bag
- Language: English
- Type: Personal carrying and storage gear , Personal carryinng and storage gear
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12014 , vital:76044
- Description: The young man's bag is a striking white accessory, adorned with bold black stripes that create a visually appealing contrast. Its surface is embellished with an array of beads and flat bead strips, adding texture and depth to the design. Long, elegant throngs made of goat skin drape gracefully from the bag, enhancing its uniqueness. The sleek, straight lines of the bag suggest a masculine touch, hinting that it carries the essentials for his pipe and tobacco, reflecting both style and practicality. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1960-05-20
- Date: 1960-05-20 , 2024-10-28
- Subjects: Beaded bag designed for young men of AbaThembu , Bag
- Language: English
- Type: Personal carrying and storage gear , Personal carryinng and storage gear
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12014 , vital:76044
- Description: The young man's bag is a striking white accessory, adorned with bold black stripes that create a visually appealing contrast. Its surface is embellished with an array of beads and flat bead strips, adding texture and depth to the design. Long, elegant throngs made of goat skin drape gracefully from the bag, enhancing its uniqueness. The sleek, straight lines of the bag suggest a masculine touch, hinting that it carries the essentials for his pipe and tobacco, reflecting both style and practicality. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1960-05-20
Ingxowa yendoda endala
- Date: 1960-04-05 , 2024-10-28
- Subjects: Beaded bag designed for elderly gentlemen of AbaThembu , Bag
- Language: English
- Type: Personal carrying and storage gear
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12054 , vital:76048
- Description: The bag of an old man is a charming white cloth handbag, beautifully adorned with bold stripes of deep black material. Its intricate design features vibrant beads interspersed among flatbread strips, with delicate white tie cords that culminate in playful cloth pompoms. This unique accessory is worn alongside a ceremonial dress, enhancing the traditional attire. Known as umoya, or wind, the bag is a practical yet elegant means of carrying a pipe and tobacco, embodying utility and artistry in its craftsmanship. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1960-04-05
- Date: 1960-04-05 , 2024-10-28
- Subjects: Beaded bag designed for elderly gentlemen of AbaThembu , Bag
- Language: English
- Type: Personal carrying and storage gear
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12054 , vital:76048
- Description: The bag of an old man is a charming white cloth handbag, beautifully adorned with bold stripes of deep black material. Its intricate design features vibrant beads interspersed among flatbread strips, with delicate white tie cords that culminate in playful cloth pompoms. This unique accessory is worn alongside a ceremonial dress, enhancing the traditional attire. Known as umoya, or wind, the bag is a practical yet elegant means of carrying a pipe and tobacco, embodying utility and artistry in its craftsmanship. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1960-04-05
Ingxowa yentombazana
- Date: 1960-04-05 , 2024-10-28
- Subjects: Beaded bag designed for senior teenage girls of AbaThembu , Bag
- Language: English
- Type: Personal carrying and storage gear
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12034 , vital:76046
- Description: This charming bag is designed specifically for late teenage girls, featuring a unique V-shaped silhouette that distinctly signifies its feminine appeal. Adorned with playful bells and embellished with beaded black shoelace drawstrings, it resonates with youthful energy and style. Known as a sweetheart bag, it holds great significance in the umtshotsho traditional dance, where teenage girls use it to showcase their vibrant spirit and personality. The combination of its eye-catching design and cultural relevance makes it a favourite accessory for those looking to stand out. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1960-04-05
- Date: 1960-04-05 , 2024-10-28
- Subjects: Beaded bag designed for senior teenage girls of AbaThembu , Bag
- Language: English
- Type: Personal carrying and storage gear
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12034 , vital:76046
- Description: This charming bag is designed specifically for late teenage girls, featuring a unique V-shaped silhouette that distinctly signifies its feminine appeal. Adorned with playful bells and embellished with beaded black shoelace drawstrings, it resonates with youthful energy and style. Known as a sweetheart bag, it holds great significance in the umtshotsho traditional dance, where teenage girls use it to showcase their vibrant spirit and personality. The combination of its eye-catching design and cultural relevance makes it a favourite accessory for those looking to stand out. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1960-04-05
Ingxowa yomfazana wakwaBomvana
- Date: 1960-04-05 , 2024-10-28
- Subjects: Beaded bag designed for young women of amaBomvana , Bag
- Language: English
- Type: Personal carrying and storage gear
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12044 , vital:76047
- Description: The vibrant bag of young women from the Bomvana cultural group is a striking blend of tradition and artistry. Crafted from soft, durable cloth, the bag features bold black stripes that create a captivating contrast against the fabric's surface. Adorning the edges are intricately woven thongs embellished with an array of black and white beads, each adding a unique touch to the overall design. The meticulous beading showcases the skilled craftsmanship of the tribe, making the bag not just a practical item, but a beautiful representation of their cultural identity. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1960-04-05
- Date: 1960-04-05 , 2024-10-28
- Subjects: Beaded bag designed for young women of amaBomvana , Bag
- Language: English
- Type: Personal carrying and storage gear
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12044 , vital:76047
- Description: The vibrant bag of young women from the Bomvana cultural group is a striking blend of tradition and artistry. Crafted from soft, durable cloth, the bag features bold black stripes that create a captivating contrast against the fabric's surface. Adorning the edges are intricately woven thongs embellished with an array of black and white beads, each adding a unique touch to the overall design. The meticulous beading showcases the skilled craftsmanship of the tribe, making the bag not just a practical item, but a beautiful representation of their cultural identity. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1960-04-05
Ingxowa yecuba
- Date: 1959-05-06 , 2024-10-30
- Subjects: Beaded handbag for storing tobacco used by young man of AbaThembu , Tobacco Bag
- Language: English
- Type: Personal carrying and storage gear
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12665 , vital:76140
- Description: The handbag is crafted from a rugged, coarse white fabric that has a tactile, almost natural quality. It is elegantly adorned with slender strips of deep black material that create a striking contrast against the light background. Delicately stitched along these strips are rows of shimmering beads, interspersed with lustrous pearl buttons that add a touch of sophistication. This unique accessory is designed not just for style but also for practicality, serving as a charming vessel to carry tobacco. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1959-05-06
- Date: 1959-05-06 , 2024-10-30
- Subjects: Beaded handbag for storing tobacco used by young man of AbaThembu , Tobacco Bag
- Language: English
- Type: Personal carrying and storage gear
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12665 , vital:76140
- Description: The handbag is crafted from a rugged, coarse white fabric that has a tactile, almost natural quality. It is elegantly adorned with slender strips of deep black material that create a striking contrast against the light background. Delicately stitched along these strips are rows of shimmering beads, interspersed with lustrous pearl buttons that add a touch of sophistication. This unique accessory is designed not just for style but also for practicality, serving as a charming vessel to carry tobacco. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1959-05-06
Ingxowa yomntu omdala
- Date: 1957-03-06 , 2024-10-28
- Subjects: Beaded bag for storing tobacco used by elderly women of AmaBomvana , Bag
- Language: English
- Type: Personal carrying and storage gear , Personal carryinng and storage gear
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12004 , vital:76043
- Description: The bag of the elderly is a charming artefact made from a pristine white cloth elegantly adorned with vivid stripes of black material. These stripes are crafted from intricate beadwork, combining smooth, flat beads and overlapping beaded strips that create a rich texture. At the bottom, the bag is lavishly fringed with striking black pearls, while the sides showcase delicate bead fringes that sway gently with movement, punctuated by pompoms that add a playful touch. Four soft cotton thongs emerge on either side, providing flexibility and ease of use. The handle, designed with a flowing river motif, adds an artistic flair, making it a functional and captivating accessory. Traditionally, this bag is carried by older individuals to hold their cherished tobacco, revealing the connection between the craftsmanship of the bag and the rituals of their daily life. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957-03-06
- Date: 1957-03-06 , 2024-10-28
- Subjects: Beaded bag for storing tobacco used by elderly women of AmaBomvana , Bag
- Language: English
- Type: Personal carrying and storage gear , Personal carryinng and storage gear
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12004 , vital:76043
- Description: The bag of the elderly is a charming artefact made from a pristine white cloth elegantly adorned with vivid stripes of black material. These stripes are crafted from intricate beadwork, combining smooth, flat beads and overlapping beaded strips that create a rich texture. At the bottom, the bag is lavishly fringed with striking black pearls, while the sides showcase delicate bead fringes that sway gently with movement, punctuated by pompoms that add a playful touch. Four soft cotton thongs emerge on either side, providing flexibility and ease of use. The handle, designed with a flowing river motif, adds an artistic flair, making it a functional and captivating accessory. Traditionally, this bag is carried by older individuals to hold their cherished tobacco, revealing the connection between the craftsmanship of the bag and the rituals of their daily life. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957-03-06
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