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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 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

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

  • 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

Iphoco

  • Date: 1960-06-16 , 2023-09-01
  • Subjects: Beadwork , Necklace
  • Language: English
  • Type: realia , Personal adornment
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8391 , vital:67933
  • Description: A neckclase bearing four flat bead tabs etched in triangular design. The triangle symbolizes a hut. Worn by women and men for decoration used by married man of abaThembu cultural group. 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: 1960-06-16

Ipasi lentloko

  • Date: 1960-07-07 , 2023-09-01
  • Subjects: Beadwork , Head-band
  • Language: English
  • Type: realia , Personal adornment
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8380 , vital:67932
  • Description: A head-band a flat white bead strip edged in red and decorated in stars design with two pearl buttons at the back, worn by young man, 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: 1960-07-07

Ipasi lentloko

  • Date: 1960-07-07 , 2023-09-01
  • Subjects: Beadwork , Head-band
  • Language: English
  • Type: realia , personal adornment
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8438 , vital:67944
  • Description: A head-band a flat white bead strip edged in red and decorated in stars design with two pearl buttons at the back, worn by young man, 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: 1960-07-07

Isiyambane segqirha

  • Date: 1960-07-07 , 2023-09-01
  • Subjects: Beadwork , Head-band
  • Language: English
  • Type: realia , Personal adornment
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8598 , vital:68019
  • Description: A head-band in white strip decorated in four pearl buttons navy chevrons and diamonds,The strip is positioned infront head and long bead streamers covers the face, worn by deviner, 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: 1960-07-07

Ithumbu

  • Date: 1965-05-12 , 2023-09-01
  • Subjects: Beadwork , Personal adornment
  • Language: English
  • Type: personal adornment
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/8998 , vital:71949
  • Description: The wide collar neckband described, reminiscent of intestines and adorned with intricate beadwork featuring bands of navy, turquoise, white, and black lines, is a remarkable example of traditional isiXhosa beadwork. Embellished with nine pearl buttons arranged in a vertical line design and edged with cotton, this collar neckband exudes craftsmanship and attention to detail. The use of colours such as navy, turquoise, white, and black in the beadwork likely holds symbolic significance within isiXhosa culture, possibly representing elements of nature, spirituality, or cultural identity. The incorporation of pearl buttons adds a touch of elegance and luxury to the piece, while the ornate fringe consisting of round white pearls enhances its visual appeal. Worn specifically by married men of the abaThembu cultural group, this collar neckband serves as a marker of marital status and cultural identity within the community. The neckband provides valuable insights into the intricate techniques and symbolic meanings embedded within traditional beadwork, highlighting the richness and diversity of African cultural expressions. , 11x35x70cm , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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  • Date Issued: 1965-05-12

Ithumbu

  • Date: 1965-05-12 , 2023-09-01
  • Subjects: Beadwork , Personal adornment
  • Language: English
  • Type: personal adornment
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/9026 , vital:72109
  • Description: The wide collar neckband described, reminiscent of intestines and adorned with intricate beadwork featuring bands of navy, turquoise, white, and black lines, is a remarkable example of traditional isiXhosa beadwork. Embellished with nine pearl buttons arranged in a vertical line design and edged with cotton, this collar neckband exudes craftsmanship and attention to detail. The use of colours such as navy, turquoise, white, and black in the beadwork likely holds symbolic significance within isiXhosa culture, possibly representing elements of nature, spirituality, or cultural identity. The incorporation of pearl buttons adds a touch of elegance and luxury to the piece, while the ornate fringe consisting of round white pearls enhances its visual appeal. Worn specifically by married men of the abaThembu cultural group, this collar neckband serves as a marker of marital status and cultural identity within the community. The neckband provides valuable insights into the intricate techniques and symbolic meanings embedded within traditional beadwork, highlighting the richness and diversity of African cultural expressions. , 11x35x70cm , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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  • Date Issued: 1965-05-12

Ithumbu

  • Date: 1965-05-12 , 2023-09-01
  • Subjects: Personal adornment , Wide-collar Neckband
  • Language: English
  • Type: personal adornment
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/9023 , vital:72110
  • Description: The wide collar neckband described, reminiscent of intestines and adorned with intricate beadwork featuring bands of navy, turquoise, white, and black lines, is a remarkable example of traditional isiXhosa beadwork. Embellished with nine pearl buttons arranged in a vertical line design and edged with cotton, this collar neckband exudes craftsmanship and attention to detail. The use of colours such as navy, turquoise, white, and black in the beadwork likely holds symbolic significance within isiXhosa culture, possibly representing elements of nature, spirituality, or cultural identity. The incorporation of pearl buttons adds a touch of elegance and luxury to the piece, while the ornate fringe consisting of round white pearls enhances its visual appeal. Worn specifically by married men of the abaThembu cultural group, this collar neckband serves as a marker of marital status and cultural identity within the community. The neckband provides valuable insights into the intricate techniques and symbolic meanings embedded within traditional beadwork, highlighting the richness and diversity of African cultural expressions. , 11x35x70cm , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
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  • Date Issued: 1965-05-12
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