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Isibhamba / Belt

Phansi Museum

Phansi Museum
Berea, South Africa

A Zulu flexible grass woven belt with densly beaded strands from the Maphumulo community. Isibhamba are worn by Zulu women to identify them as married and has children. Isibhamba were earlier adorned with brass studs, and later with plastic beads and glass.

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  • Title: Isibhamba / Belt
  • Location Created: Maphumulo, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Original Source: Phansi Museum
  • Colour: White, Pink, Lime, Red, Blue, Black
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