Ingxowa yomfana
- Date: 1960-05-20 , 2024-10-28
- Subjects: Beaded bag designed for young men of AbaThembu , Bag
- Language: English
- Type: Personal carrying and storage gear , Personal carryinng and storage gear
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12014 , vital:76044
- Description: The young man's bag is a striking white accessory, adorned with bold black stripes that create a visually appealing contrast. Its surface is embellished with an array of beads and flat bead strips, adding texture and depth to the design. Long, elegant throngs made of goat skin drape gracefully from the bag, enhancing its uniqueness. The sleek, straight lines of the bag suggest a masculine touch, hinting that it carries the essentials for his pipe and tobacco, reflecting both style and practicality. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1960-05-20
- Date: 1960-05-20 , 2024-10-28
- Subjects: Beaded bag designed for young men of AbaThembu , Bag
- Language: English
- Type: Personal carrying and storage gear , Personal carryinng and storage gear
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12014 , vital:76044
- Description: The young man's bag is a striking white accessory, adorned with bold black stripes that create a visually appealing contrast. Its surface is embellished with an array of beads and flat bead strips, adding texture and depth to the design. Long, elegant throngs made of goat skin drape gracefully from the bag, enhancing its uniqueness. The sleek, straight lines of the bag suggest a masculine touch, hinting that it carries the essentials for his pipe and tobacco, reflecting both style and practicality. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1960-05-20
Ingxowa yomntu omdala
- Date: 1957-03-06 , 2024-10-28
- Subjects: Beaded bag for storing tobacco used by elderly women of AmaBomvana , Bag
- Language: English
- Type: Personal carrying and storage gear , Personal carryinng and storage gear
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12004 , vital:76043
- Description: The bag of the elderly is a charming artefact made from a pristine white cloth elegantly adorned with vivid stripes of black material. These stripes are crafted from intricate beadwork, combining smooth, flat beads and overlapping beaded strips that create a rich texture. At the bottom, the bag is lavishly fringed with striking black pearls, while the sides showcase delicate bead fringes that sway gently with movement, punctuated by pompoms that add a playful touch. Four soft cotton thongs emerge on either side, providing flexibility and ease of use. The handle, designed with a flowing river motif, adds an artistic flair, making it a functional and captivating accessory. Traditionally, this bag is carried by older individuals to hold their cherished tobacco, revealing the connection between the craftsmanship of the bag and the rituals of their daily life. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957-03-06
- Date: 1957-03-06 , 2024-10-28
- Subjects: Beaded bag for storing tobacco used by elderly women of AmaBomvana , Bag
- Language: English
- Type: Personal carrying and storage gear , Personal carryinng and storage gear
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12004 , vital:76043
- Description: The bag of the elderly is a charming artefact made from a pristine white cloth elegantly adorned with vivid stripes of black material. These stripes are crafted from intricate beadwork, combining smooth, flat beads and overlapping beaded strips that create a rich texture. At the bottom, the bag is lavishly fringed with striking black pearls, while the sides showcase delicate bead fringes that sway gently with movement, punctuated by pompoms that add a playful touch. Four soft cotton thongs emerge on either side, providing flexibility and ease of use. The handle, designed with a flowing river motif, adds an artistic flair, making it a functional and captivating accessory. Traditionally, this bag is carried by older individuals to hold their cherished tobacco, revealing the connection between the craftsmanship of the bag and the rituals of their daily life. , Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster , Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957-03-06
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