Iguza
- Date: 1957-08-09 , 2024-10-29
- Subjects: Beadwork , Calabash
- Language: English
- Type: Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12531 , vital:76121
- Description: A stunningly crafted calabash, fully adorned with intricate beads in an array of vibrant colours—pristine white, lush green, sunny yellow, fiery red, deep black, and calming turquoise. The handle is elegantly designed with a striking strip of navy and yellow beads, providing both functionality and aesthetic appeal. This beautifully decorated calabash serves a significant purpose: it is used by a traditional doctor to carry powdered medicine, embodying both artistry and cultural importance in its form. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1957-08-09
Iguza
- Date: 1957-08-09 , 2024-10-29
- Subjects: Beadwork , Calabash
- Language: English
- Type: Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12541 , vital:76122
- Description: The calabash, an exquisite decorative piece, is partially adorned with an intricate beadwork design that captivates the eye. Its surface is a vibrant tapestry of colours—crisp white, deep blue, rich black, warm orange, earthy green, and warm brown, each hue blending harmoniously to create a stunning visual impact. This calabash, a cherished symbol of artistry, is carried by middle-aged men and women from the amaBomvana subcultural group, nestled within the isiXhosa-speaking communities. While it serves no practical purpose, its beauty speaks to the rich cultural heritage and creativity of its makers, making it a valuable object of admiration. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1957-08-09
Iguza
- Date: 1957-08-09 , 2024-10-29
- Subjects: Beadwork , Calabash
- Language: English
- Type: Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12551 , vital:76123
- Description: A beautifully crafted calabash, adorned with delicate white beads, hangs gracefully from a slender cord. Alongside it rests a pristine white necklet, intricately designed, and a lustrous pearl button that catches the light. The calabash, traditionally used to hold powdered herbal remedies, serves as a sacred amulet, often worn around the neck by the diviner, symbolizing their deep connection to ancestral wisdom and the natural world. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1957-08-09
Iguza
- Date: 1953-07-11 , 2024-10-29
- Subjects: Beadwork , Calabash
- Language: English
- Type: Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12520 , vital:76119
- Description: The calabash is elegantly adorned with a multitude of small white beads that create a stunning contrast against the deep navy lines, stars, and diamond patterns meticulously etched onto its surface. Its base is artfully fringed with cascading streamers in complementary shades of white and navy, interspersed with glimmering black pearls that add a touch of sophistication. A long, beautifully braided shoulder strap in matching white and navy hues drapes gracefully from the sides. Traditionally, diviners and herbalists use this exquisite vessel to carry finely powdered medicines, making it not only a striking piece of art but also a vital tool in their practices. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1953-07-11
The lost valley
- Authors: Tracey, Hugh , Tracey, Peggy
- Subjects: Valley , River Zambezi , Valley Tonga , Victoria Falls , Kariba , The trap , Hills , Cliffs , African , Wilderness , Trees , Bees , Chief Chipepo , Thatched huts , Lions , Hippopotamus , Grinding stones , Pounding , Millet , Singing , Housewife , Livingstone, David , Drums , Clapping , Dancing tune , Love song , Siakuteka, Jerevani , Kaniamba, Anrosi , Deza mbira , Aeroplanes , Aerial survey , Summer , Drought , Rain shrine , Mulende , Mwami , Pangazana , Baobab , Sinefwala , Gogogo , Kingaridi , Chamutanda , Muntundu , Mujinji , Pininga , Pati , Antelope horns , Drinking , Animals , Chikorekore , Floods , Italian contractors , Calabash , Clay pots , Carved stools , Ngoma for a dead person , Inching up , Great serpent , Recorded , Folk songs , Field Research Unit , African Music Society
- Language: English
- Type: Sound , Radio broadcast , Music
- Identifier: vital:15127 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1012058 , Reel numbers: BC141, BC148, BC149
- Description: A feature programme for broadcasting on the Batonga people of the Zambesi Valley which was submerged beneath the waters of the Kariba Dam, broadcast by the South African Broadcasting Corporation , For further details refer to the ILAM Document Collection: Hugh Tracey Broadcasts
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The lost valley (Copy Broadcast)
- Authors: Tracey, Hugh , Tracey, Peggy
- Subjects: Valley , River Zambezi , Tonga , Valley Tonga , Victoria Falls , Kariba , The trap , Hills , Cliffs , African , Wilderness , Trees , Bees , Chief Chipepo , Thatched huts , Lions , Hippopotamus , Grinding stones , Pounding , Millet , Singing , Housewife , Livingstone, David , Drums , Clapping , Dance tune , Love song , Siakuteka, Jerevani , Kaniamba, Anrosi , Deza mbira , Kalumbo bow , Aeroplanes , Aerial survey , Summer , Drought , Rain shrine , Mulende , Mwami , Pangazana , Italian contractors , Kalangati , Baobab , Sinefwala , Drummers , Gogogo , Kingaridi , Chamutanda , Muntundu , Mujinji , Pininga , Pati , Antelope horns , Drinking , Animals , Floods , Calabash , Clay pots , Carved stools , Ngoma for a dead person , Inching up , Great Serpent , Recorded , Folk songs , Field Research Unit , African Music Society
- Language: English
- Type: Sound , Radio broadcast , Music
- Identifier: vital:15126 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1012055 , Reel numbers: BC144, BC145, BC146, BC147
- Description: A feature programme for broadcasting on the Batonga people of the Zambesi Valley which was submerged beneath the waters of the Kariba Dam, (copy broadcast), broadcast by the South African Broadcasting Corporation , For further details refer to the ILAM Document Collection: Hugh Tracey Broadcasts
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The lost valley (New Edition)
- Authors: Tracey, Hugh , Tracey, Peggy
- Subjects: Valley , River Zambezi , Tonga , Valley Tonga , Victoria Falls , Kariba , The trap , Hills , Cliffs , African , Wilderness , Trees , Bees , Chief Chipepo , Thatched huts , Lions , Elephants , Hippopotamus , Grinding stones , Pounding , Millet , Singing , Pestle and Mortar , Housewife , Livingstone, David , Drums , Clapping , Dance tune , Love song , Siakuteka, Jerevani , Kaniamba, Anrosi , Deza mbira , Kalumbo bow , Aeroplanes , Aerial survey , Summer , Drought , Rain shrine , Mulende , Mwami , Pangazana , Mwisampisia , Baobab , Sinefwala , Drummers , Gogogo , Kingaridi , Chamutanda , Muntundu , Mujinji , Pininga , Pati , Antelope horns , Drinking , Animals , Chikorekore , Floods , Italian contractors , Calabash , Clay pots , Carved stools , Ngoma for a dead person , Inching up , Great serpent , Goodbye , Ngoma for a dead valley , Dam , Complete , Trap closed , Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth
- Language: English
- Type: Sound , Radio broadcast , Music
- Identifier: vital:15125 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1012051 , Reel numbers: BC142, BC143
- Description: A feature programme for broadcasting on the Batonga people of the Zambesi Valley which was submerged beneath the waters of the Kariba Dam, being edited version for the broadcast by the British Broadcasting Corporation , For further details refer to the ILAM Document Collection: Hugh Tracey Broadcasts
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The lost valley (Revised Copy for the BBC)
- Authors: Tracey, Hugh , Tracey, Peggy
- Subjects: Valley , River Zambezi , Tonga , Valley Tonga , Victoria Falls , Kariba , The trap , Hills , Cliffs , African , Wilderness , Trees , Bees , Chief Chipepo , Thatched huts , Lions , Hippopotamus , Grinding stones , Pounding , Millet , Singing , Housewife , Livingstone, David , Drums , Clapping , Dance tune , Love song , Siakuteka, Jerevani , Kaniamba, Anrosi , Deza mbira , Kalumbo bow , Aeroplanes , Aerial survey , Summer , Drought , Rain shrine , Mulende , Mwami , Pangazana , Baobab , Sinefwala , Drummers , Gogogo , Kingaridi , Chamutanda , Muntundu , Mujunja , Pininga , Pati , Antelope horns , Nyele , Drinking , Animals , Chikorekore , Floods , Italian contractors , Kalangati , Mwisampisia , Calabash , Clay pots , Carved stools , Ngoma for a dead person , Inching up , Great serpent , Goodbye , Ngoma for a dead valley , Dam , Complete , Trap closed , Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth
- Language: English
- Type: Sound , Radio broadcast , Music
- Identifier: vital:15128 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1012060 , Reel numbers: BC150, BC151
- Description: A feature programme for broadcasting on the Batonga people of the Zambesi Valley which was submerged beneath the waters of the Kariba Dam, being new and revised copy for the broadcast by the British Broadcasting Corporation , For further details refer to the ILAM Document Collection: Hugh Tracey Broadcasts
- Full Text: false