Nomusa
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| " Isigqiki" |
Wooden carved headrest on a solid block that has an open square design in the middle and incisions.It belonged to Mabhengu from Emashuka, Msinga in KwaZulu-Natal. |
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| " Isigqiki" |
Wooden carved headrest on a solid block with incisions. It belonged to Mambatha from Emhlangeni in KwaZulu- Natal. |
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| " Isigqiki" |
Small wooden carved headrest with four short legs that have block incisions on them. It belonged to Mamnguni from KwaMnguni, Empangeni in KwaZulu- Natal. |
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| " Isigqiki" |
Wooden carved headrest on two solid legs that are joined together with an incisioned, carved wood in the middle. It belonged to the Ngqulunga family from NoBamba in KwaZulu- Natal. |
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| " Isigqiki" |
Wooden carved headrest on four solid legs that are separated in the middle but joined at the bottom. The headrest is decorated with a red and black painting and it belonged to Masithole Ndebele from Embelane in KwaZulu- Natal |
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| " Ibhaxa" |
Small wooden carved mat rack, known is 'Ibhaxa' with two panels joined in the middle. Each side is painted and decorated in yellow diamonds . It belonged to the Bhadasi clan from Nongoma in KwaZulu- Natal. |
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| Bearded Apron |
Bearded apron on a red cloth with words ' Guqa, Bhula, Ungagani. It belonged to the second wife in the Makhanye clan from Umbumbulu in KwaZulu- Natal. |
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| Bearded Ornament |
Large triangle bearded ornament with multicolored beards in a pattern of Euphorbia trees. It came from the Umbumbulu area in KwaZulu- Natal ad belonged to the Makhanya Clan. |
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| " Izuva Lodeda" |
Bearded necklace in multi colors, with words ' Izuva Lodeda" from KwaMashimane in KwaZulu- Natal. |
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| Bearded Belt |
Multi colored bearded belt/ girdle with words' Mkhize, Vuka, Inhle written. It belonged to the fourth wife of Chief Zwelinjani Mkhize of Engolela in Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal. |
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| Bearded Hair bands |
Bearded headbands with brass buttons. They are known as ' Iminqwazo' in IsiZullu and belonged to the fifth wife of Chief Zwelinjani on Engolela in Umkomaas, KwaZulu- Natal. |
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| " Isigqiki" |
Wooden carved headrest with three solid legs that have horizontal incisions. |
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| Beardwork Strip |
Multicolored bearded strip with is part of a pregnancy apron. it is known as ' Incwayo' in IsiZulu. A zig-zag pattern can be seen and the strip came from Umbumbulu area in KwaZulu- Natal and it belonged to the Makhanya clan. |
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| " Ulimi" |
Multi colored bearded necklace for men from Enyosini area in KwaZulu- Natal. |
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| Bearded waist coat |
Modern waist coat with multicolored beards on it. It was worn by males and came from the Emtshezi/ Mbalane in KwaZulu- Natal |
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| " Ithunga" |
Wooden carved milking pail with a burnt design of a corn. It is called Ithunga in IsiZulu and it belonged to Chief Mchunu from Enhlangwini in KwaZulu- Natal. |
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| " Ukhezo" |
Wooden spoon made from Umnqongo wood with incisions on the handle and a pointed tip. |
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| " Isigqiki" |
Wooden carved headrest with three solid legs that have cross incisions. It came from the Mandeni/ Nobamba area inKwaZulu- Natal. |
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| " Isigqiki" |
Wooden carved headrest with two solid legs and a safe carved pocket at the center. It belonged to Mr. Ngema from KwaMnguni, Empangeni in kwaZulu-Natal. |
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| "Ukhamba" |
Small beer pot made out of clay, known as 'Umancishana' in IsiZulu.It has small incisions on the body and came from Phongola. |