- Title
- Isigcina-ntliziyo
- Description
- The Keeper of the Heart necklace has its origins in the picturesque Mnubi River in Tsomo. This unique necklet features a small, flat tab design that is beautifully adorned with six exquisite pearl buttons. Traditionally worn by young teenagers of the AbaThembu community, the necklace showcases a captivating palette of colours, including vibrant green, deep navy, crisp white, striking orange, bold black, and rich gold. Each detail of the necklace reflects the cultural heritage and artistic craftsmanship of the region, making it not just an accessory, but a meaningful piece of identity.
- Description
- Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster
- Description
- Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
- Date
- 1960-06-13, 2024-10-22
- Subject
- Isigcina-ntliziyo necklace used by teenagers of AbaThembu
- Subject
- Keepr of the heart necklace
- Type
- personal adornment
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/11260/11434
- Identifier
- vital:75970
- Format
- image/jpeg, 1 digital, JPG file, color
- Language
- English
- Relation
- Beadwork Beads and peal 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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