Ubulunga bempungutye

Title: Ubulunga bempungutye
Subject: Beadwork
Subject: Necklace
Date Issued: 1955-06-12
Date: 1955-06-12
Date: 2024-10-23
Type: Personal adornment
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/11682
Identifier: vital:75996
Description: The necklace is a ceremonial neckband, comprising dual strands of white beads, culminating in a single pearl button. This adornment is further embellished with the pelts and furs derived from a jackal. Notably, this neckband transcends gender boundaries, being universally worn by both males and females. This piece not only serves as a decorative accessory but also signifies cultural and perhaps ritualistic importance, warranting further investigation into its origins, symbolism, and role within isiXhosa-speaking people who utilise it.
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 Cloth and tail hair 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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