- Title
- Isidla somfana
- Subject
- Beadwork
- Subject
- Penis shealth of a young man
- Date Issued
- 1960-02-13
- Date
- 1960-02-13
- Date
- 2024-10-24
- Type
- Personal adornment
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/11260/11886
- Identifier
- vital:76015
- Description
- The penis sheath is a traditional garment worn by young men, made from tanned goat skin and extending into a long tapering tail. It is often adorned with green and yellow colours, symbolising new life and fertility in the entlombeni tradition. It serves as a cultural emblem worn with pride by young men, signifying their transition into adulthood and connection to the natural world.
- 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 Plain animal leather,beads and pearl button Original is in good condition Walter Sisulu University Mthatha Campus
- 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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WSU Beadwork Collection
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| View Details Download | WATERMARK-SOURCE1 | Isidla somfana 721.JPG | 2 MB | JPEG Image | View Details Download |