Isiyeye samaMpondomise
- Date: 1953-07-11 , 2023-09-01
- Subjects: Beadwork , Necklace
- Language: English
- Type: realia , Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8634 , vital:68063
- Description: Isiyeye samaMpondomise, this is a bead strip neckband of white beads decorated with navy river design with a yellow fringe and six navy and white streamers and tied at the back of the neck with two pearl buttons it is worn by udult men and women of the Mpondomise cultural group, The necklace forms part of beadwork collection that was acquired from Mrs Broster in 1992. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1953-07-11
Inkciyo yengwemesha
- Date: 1954-07-01 , 2023-09-01
- Subjects: Beadwork , Genital girdle
- Language: English
- Type: realia , personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8309 , vital:67691
- Description: A genital girdle with brass washers in which the bead apron is supported at the back by two rows of very small brass washers strung on plaited cloth threads, worn by a girl of 12 or more years, It is part of Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection that was acquired from Mrs Broster in 1992. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1954-07-01
Inkciyo yentombazana
- Date: 1954-07-01 , 2023-09-01
- Subjects: Beadwork , Genital girdle
- Language: English
- Type: realia , Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8571 , vital:68016
- Description: Inkciyo yentombazana, genital girdle apron of plaited threads and bead filaments supported by a beadwork tapestry band, Worn by a girl of five to six years, it is part of Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection that was acquired from Mrs Broster in 1992. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1954-07-01
Inkciyo yentombi
- Date: 1954-07-01 , 2023-09-01
- Subjects: Beadwork , Genital girdle
- Language: English
- Type: realia , Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8554 , vital:68012
- Description: Inkciyo yentombi, a genital girdle of a maiden, an ornate apron of flat bead strip, and three rows of bead fringes supported by two rows of brass washers threaded on goat skin thongs. These washers are handed down by a grandmother to her fovourite granddaughter usually at puberty and the girdle is worn until the menopause stage. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1954-07-01
Inkciyo yomfazana
- Date: 1954-07-01 , 2023-09-01
- Subjects: Beadwork , Genital girdle
- Language: English
- Type: realia , Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8521 , vital:68004
- Description: Inkciyo yomfazana, is a genital girdle of a young woman, note yellow beads show her fertility. It is part of Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection acquired from Mrs Broster in 1992. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1954-07-01
Inkciyo yomntu omdala
- Date: 1954-07-01 , 2023-09-01
- Subjects: Beadwork , Genital girdle
- Language: English
- Type: realia , Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8543 , vital:68008
- Description: Inkciyo yomntu omdala, a genital girdle with flat bead strip and apron with three bead fringes held in position by three rows of brass fringes. These are held in position by three rows of brass washers threaded on a leather thongs. Worn by a matron in mid-fifties or younger when a young woman ceases to wear it. Part of Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection acquired from Mrs Broster in 1992. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1954-07-01
Inkciyo yomntwana
- Date: 1954-07-01 , 2023-09-01
- Subjects: Beadwork , Genital girdle.
- Language: English
- Type: Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/9073 , vital:72247
- Description: The genital girdle crafted entirely from beads, featuring a fringed apron delicately supported by a woven strap in the distinctive ithambeka design, embodies a tradition deeply rooted in cultural significance and familial love. Designed to adorn the smallest members of the community, this exquisite garment serves as more than just an adornment; it's a symbol of protection, prosperity, and the nurturing embrace of tradition. As babies begin to crawl and take their tentative first steps, the girdle offers a sense of security and encouragement, guiding their explorations with gentle grace. Each bead woven into its fabric carries with it the hopes and dreams of their family and community, creating a tapestry of love and connection. Through the act of donning this girdle, infants are enveloped in the warmth of their cultural heritage from the earliest moments of their lives, instilling a sense of belonging and identity that will accompany them on their journey of growth and discovery. Thus, the genital girdle becomes not only a cherished keepsake but also a powerful symbol of the enduring bond between past, present, and future generations within the community. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1954-07-01
Inkciyo yomtshakazi
- Date: 1954-07-01 , 2023-09-01
- Subjects: Beadwork , Genital girdle
- Language: English
- Type: realia , Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8510 , vital:68002
- Description: Inkciyo yomtshakazi, this genital girdle is a single bead fringed to an apron supported by four rows of white "AMASO". A bride wears these pearl-like beads and it matches her head band and blankets. This is part of the Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection acquired from Mrs Broster in 1992. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1954-07-01
Isiyeye sabaThembu
- Date: 1955-01-10 , 2023-09-01
- Subjects: Beadwork , Necklace
- Language: English
- Type: realia , Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8686 , vital:68084
- Description: Isiyeye sabaThembu,A white bead strip with two navy lines and trees. Fringed with pink and green beads and a pearl button, pink denotes old age among the Thembu and green denotes a wish for new life or wealth, Ornately tasseled in bead streamers of navy, white and pink, Worn by adult men and women, The beaded necklace forms part of the beadwork collection that was acquired from Mrs Broster in 1992. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1955-01-10
Umgangxo wamakhehla
- Date: 1955-03-03 , 2023-09-01
- Subjects: Beadwork , Body harness
- Language: English
- Type: realia , Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8643 , vital:68064
- Description: Umgangxo wamakhehla is a body harness of an old man body harness in flat bead strips and chains, Pink and navy beads denote age, The necklace forms part of a beadwork collection that was acquired from Mrs Broster in 1992. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1955-03-03
Umgangxo wentombi
- Date: 1955-03-03 , 2023-09-01
- Subjects: Beadwork , Body harness
- Language: English
- Type: realia , Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8653 , vital:68068
- Description: Umgangxo wentombi, A body harness of a girl of flat bead strips and bead chains, worn by a girl,The body harness forms part of beadwork collection that was acquired from Mrs Broster in 1992. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1955-03-03
Isiyeye somntu omdala
- Date: 1956-01-07 , 2023-09-01
- Subjects: Beadwork , Neck-band
- Language: English
- Type: realia , Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8479 , vital:67999
- Description: This is a bead strip neckband in closed chevron design decorared with bead streamers ornately tasseled in beads, The colours pink and navy symbolise middle age or older, Men may wear up to twelve of these necklaces so that the neck is entirely encased, It is part of Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection that was acquired from Mrs Broster in 1992,used by married man of abaThembu cultural group. , 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 , 2023-09-01
- Subjects: Beadwork , Body harness
- Language: English
- Type: realia , Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8664 , vital:68070
- Description: Umgangxo wentombazana, the harness of a young girl six beaded curtain rings incoporated in a harness, worn to the umtshotsho dance, colours predominantly white and navy,The body harness forms part of beadwork collection that was acquired from Mrs Broster in 1992. , 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: realia , Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8676 , vital:68078
- Description: Umgangxo womfazana, the body harness of a young woman, flat bead strips, chains, and bead streamers ending in pink wool pompoms worn to the entlombeni dance, The body harness forms part of the beadwork collection that was acquired from Mrs Broster in 1992. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1956-01-07
Isiyeye for middle age
- Date: 1958-01-12 , 2023-09-01
- Subjects: Beadwork , Necklace
- Language: English
- Type: realia , Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8614 , vital:68058
- Description: Isiyeye, This is a white bead strip neck band with two navy lines, fringed in turquoise and one pearl button, Decorated with bead streamers, ornately tasseled in navy and white beads,Worn by middle age man and women, The necklace forms part of beadwork collection that was acquired from Mrs Broster in 1992. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1958-01-12
Isiyeye for young adults
- Date: 1959-01-12 , 2023-09-01
- Subjects: Beadwork , Necklace
- Language: English
- Type: realia , Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8623 , vital:68060
- Description: Isiyeye for young adults,A white bead strip neck band with navy triangles and lines a yellow edge and fringe, Decorated with 6 white and navy streamers and a pearl button, Yellow denotes fertility and wish for many children, Worn by young adults, The necklace forms part of beadwork collection that was acquired from Mrs Broster in 1992. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1959-01-12
Ubulunga obusisiyaca obunentsimbi
- Date: 1960-01-30 , 2023-09-01
- Subjects: Beadwork , Necklace
- Language: English
- Type: realia , Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8696 , vital:68085
- Description: Ubulunga obusisiyaca obunentsimbi, a necklet made of white beads and tail hair of a cow. Worn by a diviner, The necklace forms part of the beadwork collection that was acquired from Mrs Broster in 1992. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1960-01-30
Ubulunga obusisiyaca obunentsimbi
- Date: 1960-01-30 , 2023-09-01
- Subjects: Beadwork , Necklace
- Language: English
- Type: Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/9082 , vital:72248
- Description: The ubulunga obusisiyaca obunentsimbi, a necklace steeped in cultural significance, is crafted from pristine white beads interwoven with the supple tail hair of a heifer cow. This unique combination of materials symbolises purity and connects the wearer to the sacred realm of ancestral wisdom. Traditionally donned by diviners, and oracles who bridge the earthly and spiritual realms, this necklace serves as a channel for divine insight and guidance. Each bead and strand of hair carries with it a lineage of ancestral knowledge, passed down through generations. With its ethereal beauty and spiritual resonance, the ubulunga obusisiyaca obunentsimbi embodies the profound connection between the tangible world and the mystical forces that shape it, making it an indispensable artefact in traditional African spirituality. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1960-01-30
Ubulunga obusisiyaca
- Date: 1960-03-03 , 2023-09-01
- Subjects: Beadwork , Necklace
- Language: English
- Type: realia , Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8709 , vital:68086
- Description: Ubulunga obusisiyaca, A long fringed necklace made of tail hair of a cow, Tail hair taken from the tail of a cow, Worn by men and women to correct ill health or unhappy conditions, The necklace forms part of the beadwork collection that was acquired from Mrs Broster in 1992. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1960-03-03
Vula Kabini
- Date: 1960-05-18 , 2023-09-01
- Subjects: Beadwork , Necklace
- Language: English
- Type: realia , Personal adornment
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8415 , vital:67942
- Description: Navy and white long streamers hanging from a flat white and navy tab decorated with 6 pearl buttons, A single tab is placed at the back and the two tabs infront of the neck and tied with three pearl buttons, It is worn by middlle aged and adult men and women of abaThembu cultural grouptribe, It is part of Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection that was acquired from Mrs Broster in 1992. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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- Date Issued: 1960-05-18