Ithumbu

Title: Ithumbu
Subject: Beadwork
Subject: Personal adornment
Date Issued: 1965-05-12
Date: 1965-05-12
Date: 2023-09-01
Type: personal adornment
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/9012
Identifier: vital:71952
Description: The wide collar neckband, with its intricate beadwork featuring bands of navy, turquoise, white, and black lines, is a striking example of traditional isiXhosa beadwork. Adorned with nine pearl buttons arranged in a vertical line design and edged with cotton, this collar neckband showcases exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. The use of navy, turquoise, white, and black colours in the beadwork likely carries symbolic significance within isiXhosa culture, possibly representing elements of nature, spirituality, or cultural identity. The incorporation of pearl buttons adds an element of elegance and luxury to the piece, while the ornate fringe consisting of round white pearls enhances its visual appeal. Specifically worn by married men of the abaThembu cultural group, this collar neckband is a marker of marital status and cultural identity within the community. The neckband offers valuable insights into the intricate techniques and symbolic meanings embedded within traditional beadwork, shedding light on the richness and diversity of African cultural expressions.
Description: 11x35x70cm
Description: Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
Format: image/jpeg
Format: digital, JPG file, color
Language: English
Relation: still image Porcelain, glass bead with pearl buttons and cotton string Original is in good condition Walter Sisulu University
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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