Beardwork
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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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| 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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| 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 Belt |
Multi colored bearded belt with words 'Ninga naki abantu, bayizoni ezweni. Bheka mina'. It is part of the bearded collection of male costumes of the 1980's in Ndwedwe KwaZulu- Natal. |
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| Bearded Belt |
Colorful bearded belt with words " Ngeke usithathe isiphiwo somuntu aphiwa sona' . This is part of the male costume collection of the 1980's from Ndwedwe in KwaZulu-Natal. |
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| Bearded Ornaments |
Multi colored bearded ornaments in a wire frame: Umndingi; Ihawu, Uphephela and Hooks. They belonged to Mamsomi wife of Chief Langalasembo Mkhize of Ejikilohlo, Umkomaas in KwaZulu Natal |
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| Bearded Ornaments |
Multi colored bearded ornaments with a wire frame. They belonged to the Mamakhanya the second wife of Chief Langalasembo Mkhize, from Ondindini/ Ejikolohlo, Umkomaas in KwaZulu- Natal. |
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| Bearded Ornaments |
Multi colored bearded ornaments in a wire frame; Shield, two hearts and two necklaces. They belonged to Mamakhanya from Umkomaas in KwaZulu- Natal |
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| Bearded Belt |
Multi colored bearded belt in a zig-zag pattern. It is an engagement belt of Mamkhize, the younger sister of Chief Zwelinjani Mkhize of Engole, Umkomaas inKwaZulu- Natal. |
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| Bearded Belt |
Multi colored bearded belt with tree decorations. It belonged to the Queen mother of Chief Zwelinjani Mkhize of Engolela in KwaZulu- Natal. |
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| Bearded Belt |
Multi colored bearded belt with alphabets written on it. It belonged to the Queen mother of Chief Zwelinjani Mkhize of Engolela, in KwaZulu-Natal. |
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| Bearded Accessories |
Multi colored bearded accessories that belonged to the Queen mother of Chief Zwelinjani Mkhize of Engolela in Umkomaas, KwaZulu- Natal.These are the accessories that she wore on her wedding day. MM 4479, 4514 and 4621 have been included. |
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| Bearded Necklace |
Multi bearded necklaces in a set of three. They belonged to Mandimande Njokwe from Umkomaas in KwaZulu- Natal. |
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| Bearded Belt |
Multi colored bearded belt known as Indelelo. The belt belonged to Mandimande Njokwe from Umkomaas in KwaZulu- Natal. |
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| Ankle- Chains |
Bearded ankle chains known as Amadawathi which belonged to the first wife of Chief Zwelinjani Mkhize of Engolela in Umkomaas, KwaZulu- Natal. These ankle chain are part of the full costume decorations that were worn by the first wife. |
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| Bearded Anklets |
Multi colored bearded anklets with blue crosses on the them. They belonged to the second wife of Chief Zwelinjani Mkhize of Engolela in Umkomaas, KwaZulu- Natal. |
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| Bearded Belt |
Multi colored bearded belt/ girdle with words written on it ' Aha, Vuka, Fika etc' it belonged to the second wife of Chief Zwelinjani Mkhize of Engolela in Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal. |