- Title
- Iphoco
- Subject
- Iphoco necklace used by young men and women of AbaThembu of Qebe location
- Subject
- Necklace
- Date Issued
- 1960-06-16
- Date
- 1960-06-16
- Date
- 2024-10-23
- Type
- personal adornment
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/11260/11713
- Identifier
- vital:75999
- Description
- The necklace is a striking piece of symbolism, featuring three flat bead tabs arranged in an elegant chevron design. This decorative ornament is traditionally worn by young men and women during the entlombeni, a significant cultural ceremony. Crafted with various materials, the necklace showcases a harmonious blend of white and navy-blue porcelain beads and vibrant navy and red glass beads and is finished with a delicate white pearl button. This beautiful accessory is proudly adorned by the young men and women of AbaThembu community from the Qebe location, reflecting their rich heritage and cultural identity.
- 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
- Beadwork Beads and cotton string Original is in good condition Walter Sisulu University
- Rights
- For research purposes only. Physical item available on request
- Rights
- Walter Sisulu University
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