- Title
- Ithumbu labantu abadala
- Description
- The bead collar necklace represents tradition and culture, blending vibrant colours and intricate patterns that enchant the observer's eyes and spirit alike. It is meticulously crafted with bands of turquoise, navy, pink, and white beads, each thoughtfully placed to create a seamless tapestry of hues. Adding black pearls and white beads along the edges adds a touch of sophistication to this timeless piece. The presence of pink in the design symbolises a transition into maturity, signifying the wearer's status within the older age group. Embraced by men and women, this necklace transcends gender distinctions, serving as a unifying emblem of shared heritage and identity. As it adorns the necks of its wearers, it becomes a tangible expression of cultural pride and unity, interweaving threads of tradition and belonging that resonate across generations.
- Description
- Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster
- Description
- Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
- Date
- 1964-03-13, 2023-09-01
- Subject
- Beadwork
- Subject
- Ithumbu Wide-collar Neckband for elders of both genders within AbaThembu, AmaGcaleka and AmaMpondomise
- Type
- Personal adornment
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/11260/11833
- Identifier
- vital:76010
- Format
- image/jpeg, 1 digital, JPG file, color
- Language
- English
- Relation
- Beadwork Pearl buttons and beads Original is in good condition Walter Sisulu University
- Rights
- Use is limited to online viewing, Physical item and JPG file is available on request for research purposes via zmadyibi@wsu.ac.za, Walter Sisulu University
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