- Title
- Isiyambane segqirha
- Subject
- Isiyambane headband used by diviners in the Qebe region, where the AbaThembu people live.
- Subject
- Head-band
- Date Issued
- 1960-07-07
- Date
- 1960-07-07
- Date
- 2024-10-22
- Type
- Personal adornment
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/11260/11248
- Identifier
- vital:75949
- Description
- The headband features a pristine white strip adorned with four exquisite pearl buttons, complemented by striking navy chevrons and delicate diamond accents. Skilfully crafted from lustrous porcelain beads alongside the pearl buttons, this piece boasts a unique design. The strip elegantly rests across the front of the head while cascading bead streamers in a vibrant array of white, yellow, navy, red, and black pearls drape gracefully, framing the face of the diviner in the Qebe region of the Engcobo District of AbaThembu. This captivating headband serves as a stunning accessory and carries cultural significance, embodying the area's rich traditions.
- 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 Pocelain, glass bead with pearl buttons and cotton string Original is in good condition Walter Sisulu University
- Rights
- For 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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