- Title
- Impempe
- Description
- A beautifully crafted whistle hangs from a delicate necklet, featuring a sleek steel whistle suspended amidst an array of vibrant decorations. Adorned with strands of intricately designed flat strips, the whistle is embellished with colourful glass beads that catch the light, creating a shimmering effect. Short, playful bead streamers dangle gracefully, while delightful pink wool pompoms add a touch of whimsy. Pearl buttons provide a touch of elegance, enhancing the overall charm of this unique piece.
- Description
- Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster
- Description
- Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
- Date
- 1957-09-08, 2024-10-29
- Subject
- Beadwork
- Subject
- Whistle
- Type
- Personal adornment
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12412
- Identifier
- vital:76101
- Format
- image/jpeg, digital, JPG file, color
- Language
- English
- Relation
- Beadwork Glass beads, steel whistle, pink wool pompoms and 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, Walter Sisulu University
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| Thumbnail | File | Description | Size | Format | |||
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| View Details | WATERMARK-SOURCE1 | Impempe 214.JPG | 3 MB | JPEG Image | View Details |