- Title
- Isimamhlaba
- Subject
- Beadwork
- Subject
- Isimamhlaba Throat-band for senior teenagers of AbaThembu
- Date Issued
- 04-09-1952
- Date
- 04-09-1952
- Date
- 2023-09-01
- Type
- personal adornment
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12228
- Identifier
- vital:76082
- Description
- A broad, flat throat band adorned with intricate beadwork. This striking piece features an ornate design arranged in geometric patterns, complemented by a charming bell and a beaded body harness. Traditionally worn as a symbol of teenage adornment from the age of eighteen until the celebration of "Umtshotsho," it showcases a beautiful lineal tree design crafted in white on the bell. Notably, this version does not include the harness, allowing the elegance of the throat band to stand out.
- 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 Beads and pearl buttons 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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| View Details Download | WATERMARK-SOURCE1 | Isimamhlaba 062.JPG | 3 MB | JPEG Image | View Details Download |