Umgangxo wentombazana
- Date: 1956-01-07 , 2024-10-30
- Subjects: Beadwork , Body harness
- Language: English
- Type: Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12884 , vital:76175
- Description: A beautifully crafted body harness designed for a young girl, adorned with six shimmering beaded curtain rings that feature flat white beaded tabs. These tabs are elegantly fringed with glistening black pearls, adding a touch of sophistication. The harness is further embellished with intricate designs of navy chevrons, diamond patterns, and stylised trees, creating a striking visual tapestry that captures the imagination. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1956-01-07
Umgangxo wentombazana
- Date: 1956-01-07 , 2024-10-23
- Subjects: Beadwork , Body harness
- Language: English
- Type: Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/11563 , 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. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1956-01-07
Umgangxo womfazana
- Date: 1956-01-07 , 2023-09-01
- Subjects: Beadwork , Body harness
- Language: English
- Type: Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/11589 , vital:75987
- Description: The harness worn by the young woman is a captivating representation of cultural tradition and individual expression. It is meticulously crafted from flat bead strips and delicate chains and adorned with bead streamers that culminate in charming pink wool pompoms. This ensemble is not just an accessory; it reflects her vibrant spirit and deep connection to her heritage. As she partakes in Entlombeni celebration, each movement sends the bead streamers and pompoms swaying, creating a mesmerising spectacle of colour and movement. The intricate craftsmanship of the beadwork speaks to the skill and artistry of her community, while the pink wool pompoms add a playful and whimsical touch, symbolizing joy and vitality. With each step, she pays homage to the traditions of her culture and celebrates her own identity, weaving together the past and present in a vibrant tapestry of expression and belonging. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1956-01-07