- Title
- Ikhubalo lomdlezana
- Subject
- Beadwork
- Subject
- Ikhubalo lomdlezana, a charm-necklace for Nursing mother of AbaThembu
- Date Issued
- 1966-04-12
- Date
- 1966-04-12
- Date
- 2024-10-30
- Type
- Personal adornment
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/11260/13012
- Identifier
- vital:76189
- Description
- Nursing mothers adorn themselves with a striking necklace crafted from large segments of the sangria root, celebrated for its enchanting qualities. This vivid jewellery not only serves as a beautiful accessory but also carries deep cultural significance. The root is believed to possess magical properties, and small pieces are often chewed and gently rubbed onto the infant to offer protection and blessings. This tradition is particularly cherished in the Mazzepa Bay area of the Centani district, where the connection between mother and child is symbolized through the powerful charm of the sangria root.
- 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
- still image Glass beads, pearl buttons and sangria root Original is in good condition Walter Sisulu University Mthatha Campus
- Rights
- or 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 | Ikhubalo lomdlezana 217.JPG | 3 MB | JPEG Image | View Details Download |