Isiphondo for middle and old age
- Date: 03-03-1960 , 2024-10-28
- Subjects: Beadwork , Medicine horn for middle and old age
- Language: English
- Type: Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12178 , vital:76077
- Description: A small horn, transformed in this instance into an elegant bottle. Suspended from a delicate necklet are two intricately beaded bottles, each adorned with vibrant bead streamers that dance gently with movement. Typically worn by men and women of middle age or older, these ornate vessels hold precious medicine sourced from traditional healers, a testament to the rich heritage of natural remedies. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 03-03-1960
Isiphondo for young unmarried women
- Date: 03-03-1960 , 2024-10-28
- Subjects: Beadwork , Medicine horn for young unmarried women
- Language: English
- Type: Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12188 , vital:76078
- Description: Delicate little horns adorned her neck, an intricately crafted necklet from which hung a pair of miniature horns, skilfully carved from wood and embellished with vibrant beaded bands of colour. In times past, women donned small blue buck horns as protective charms against malevolent spirits. As these natural adornments became scarce, artisans began to shape wooden replicas to carry on the tradition. However, this custom is fading, with many opting for small glass bottles instead. In this particular instance, a young unmarried woman draped in soft pink wool proudly sported the whimsical charm around her neck. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 03-03-1960