- Title
- Ingxowa yomfazana wakwaBomvana
- Description
- The vibrant bag of young women from the Bomvana cultural group is a striking blend of tradition and artistry. Crafted from soft, durable cloth, the bag features bold black stripes that create a captivating contrast against the fabric's surface. Adorning the edges are intricately woven thongs embellished with an array of black and white beads, each adding a unique touch to the overall design. The meticulous beading showcases the skilled craftsmanship of the tribe, making the bag not just a practical item, but a beautiful representation of their cultural identity.
- Description
- Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster
- Description
- Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
- Date
- 1960-04-05, 2024-10-28
- Subject
- Beaded bag designed for young women of amaBomvana
- Subject
- Bag
- Type
- Personal carrying and storage gear
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12044
- Identifier
- vital:76047
- Format
- image/jpeg, 1 digital, JPG file, color
- Language
- English
- Relation
- Beadwork Cloth and Beads 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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