Isiphondo for young unmarried women

Title: Isiphondo for young unmarried women
Description: Delicate little horns adorned her neck, an intricately crafted necklet from which hung a pair of miniature horns, skilfully carved from wood and embellished with vibrant beaded bands of colour. In times past, women donned small blue buck horns as protective charms against malevolent spirits. As these natural adornments became scarce, artisans began to shape wooden replicas to carry on the tradition. However, this custom is fading, with many opting for small glass bottles instead. In this particular instance, a young unmarried woman draped in soft pink wool proudly sported the whimsical charm around her neck.
Description: Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster
Description: Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
Date: 03-03-1960, 2024-10-28
Subject: Beadwork
Subject: Medicine horn for young unmarried women
Type: Personal adornment
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12188
Identifier: vital:76078
Format: image/jpeg, 1 digital, JPG file, color
Language: English
Relation: still image Plastic bottle, beads,pearls, pearl button, pearls and pink pompoms Original is in good condition Walter Sisulu University
Rights: For research purposes only. Physical item available on request, Walter Sisulu University

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