- Title
- Isiyeye sabaThembu
- Subject
- Isiyeye necklace for adult men and women of AbaThembu
- Subject
- Necklace
- Date Issued
- 1955-01-10
- Date
- 1955-01-10
- Date
- 2023-09-01
- Type
- Personal adornment
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/11260/11173
- Identifier
- vital:75928
- Description
- The white bead strip adorned with two navy lines and intricate tree motifs, embellished with fringes of pink and green beads, signifies a profound blend of tradition and aspiration within the Thembu cultural group. Among the Thembu, the color pink symbolises old age, while green represents a desire for renewal, new life, or prosperity. Each pearl button, delicately placed, serves as a testament to the wearer's reverence for their heritage and their hopes for the future. Ornately tasseled bead streamers in shades of navy, white, and pink cascade elegantly, adding a touch of sophistication to this timeless piece. Worn with pride by adult men and women, this bead strip transcends mere adornment; it becomes a reflection of their values, aspirations, and connection to their cultural roots. As they don this intricate neckband, they carry with them the stories of their ancestors and the dreams of generations yet to come, embodying the resilience and spirit of the Thembu people.
- 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
- still image Isiyeye necklace: Beads and pearl button, White, green, navy and pink in colour 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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