- Title
- Isigcina-ntliziyo
- Subject
- Isigcina-ntliziyo used by teenagers of AbaThembu
- Subject
- Necklace
- Date Issued
- 1960-06-13
- Date
- 1960-06-13
- Date
- 2024-10-29
- Type
- Personal adornment
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12422
- Identifier
- vital:76102
- Description
- The Keeper of the Heart necklace originates along the serene Mnubi River, near the vibrant community of Tsomo. This unique necklace features a distinctive small flat tab design, elegantly adorned with six lustrous pearl buttons. Traditionally worn by the spirited teenagers of the AbaThembu cultural group, this necklet showcases a captivating palette of colours, including deep navy, pristine white, lively orange, refreshing turquoise blue, and striking black. Each detail of the necklace reflects its makers' rich cultural heritage and artistic expression, making it a cherished accessory among the youth.
- Description
- Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster
- Description
- Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
- Format
- image/jpeg
- Format
- digital, JPG file, color
- Language
- English
- Relation
- Beadwork Pocelain and glass bead with pearl buttons Original is in good condition Walter Sisulu University
- Rights
- For research purposes only. Physical item and JPG file is available on request for research purposes via zmadyibi@wsu.ac.za
- Rights
- Walter Sisulu University
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| View Details Download | WATERMARK-SOURCE1 | Isigcina ntliziyo 252.JPG | 3 MB | JPEG Image | View Details Download |