Vehlalu mhamu / Neck piece

Modjadji

Phansi Museum
Berea, South Africa

A horn necklace from Venda made of a beaded necklace and animal horn. It is worn by the head of the family and carries umuthi in horn to prtect thr family from evil spirits

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Title: Vehlalu mhamu / Neck piece
Creator: Modjadji
Location Created: Limpopo, South Africa
Original Source: Phansi Museum
Colour: Blue, Orange, Ohite
Clan: Selomo

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