- Title
- Ilenti yomqala yomdlezana
- Description
- The braid necklace, a treasured emblem for the nursing mother, beautifully encapsulates a harmonious blend of utility and cultural significance. Crafted from a soft, white cloth neckband, it is intricately adorned with colourful beads that catch the light while threads of black braid weave through it, creating an elegant contrast. This striking black braid, reminiscent of the graceful plumes of ostrich feathers, symbolizes the resilience and nurturing instinct innate to motherhood. The pristine white cloth represents purity, mirroring the profound and nurturing bond that exists between mother and child. This necklace serves not only as an accessory but as a versatile statement of love and devotion, effortlessly complementing both daily red ochre dresses and ceremonial white garments. As the nursing mother wears this delicate piece, she embodies her role as a caregiver, harmonizing her personal identity with her cultural legacy. Each strand of the necklace intertwines tradition and modernity, crafting a timeless tapestry that echoes the strength and grace inherent in motherhood, connecting us to its enduring significance.
- Description
- Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster
- Description
- Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
- Date
- 05-05-1962, 2024-10-28
- Subject
- Beadwork
- Subject
- A braid necklace for the nursing mother
- Type
- Personal adornment
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12116
- Identifier
- vital:76054
- Format
- image/jpeg, 1 digital, JPG file, color
- Language
- English
- Relation
- still image Cotton,porcelain beads, glass beads and pearl button 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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| View Details Download | WATERMARK-SOURCE1 | Ilenti yomdlezana 042.JPG | 3 MB | JPEG Image | View Details Download |