Isibhamba / belt

Dlangamandla Mavuzo

Phansi Museum
Berea, South Africa

A Zulu belt from Phongolo, KwaZulu-Natal. A firm grass-backed belt to hold in the stomach muscles after giving birth. It is tied in front using grass or wool cords to cinch in the waist. Narrower versions of Isibhamba can indicate clan colour conventions.

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Title: Isibhamba / belt
Creator: Dlangamandla Mavuzo
Location Created: uPhongolo, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Original Source: Phansi Museum
Colour: Navy, Blue, Baby Blue, Red, Yellow, Green
Clan: Kwashoba

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