- Title
- Umgangxo wentombazana
- Subject
- Beadwork
- Subject
- Body harness
- Date Issued
- 1956-01-07
- Date
- 1956-01-07
- Date
- 2024-10-23
- Type
- Personal adornment
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/11260/11563
- Identifier
- vital:75985
- Description
- The ornate harness worn by the young girl captures her community's vibrant spirit and rich cultural heritage, adding a dazzling touch to the umtshotsho dance. Meticulously crafted with care and attention to detail, it incorporates six intricately beaded curtain rings, symbolising beauty and tradition. Predominantly adorned with white and navy hues, the colours evoke a sense of purity, grace, and depth, reflecting the essence of the dance and the youthful energy of its participants. As the young girl dons this harness, she embodies her culture's traditions, moving gracefully and confidently to the dance's rhythm. With each step, she celebrates her heritage and embraces the joy of communal expression, leaving behind a trail of shimmering beads that narrate her people's resilience and unity.
- 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
- Beadwork Brass,curtain rings, pearl button and beads 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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WSU Beadwork Collection
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