Bracelet

Bracelet

[ Source of title : Chloe Rushovich for FHYA using Msunduzi Museum materials ]

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DSS104

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Transcription [Source - Chloe Rushovich for FHYA, 2018, using Msunduzi materials: Addisionele Inligting: Vir die smeltery die Zulu smede die hout van die isifika barim gebruik. Dit is nie n karse hout nie maar dit maak n baie warm vuur. Onderweros Hoof/de: Volkekunde Spesifieke Naam/Titel: Armband Aanwinsno: DSS104 Datum: 20/03/83 Loan No. Tydelike/Leningsno: Ras: Zoeloe Volksnaam/Skrywer Medeling: Izingxotha isungo Oorsprong: N. Natal Vindplek: Moordplaas of omgewing Beskrywing: Materiaal: Geel koper Metode van Vervaardering/Tegniek: Mens gemaak Funksie: Versiering Mate: Omtrek 425mm. Dikte omsnee 60mm Kleur: Koper kleur Styl: Verdere Beskrywing: n Swaar ronde bo-armband 40mm gaping tussen punte Geskiedenis: Deur n Zulu smit gemaak Toestand: Goed Restorasie: Aanskaffing: Uit Ds. P. P. Stander se versameling. Hy het dit of gekoop ofas geskenk gekry moontlik van Mnr. Paul Bester. Een is gevind in die nzololo rivier toe sand gesif word vir die sendingstasie vloere (1949 - 19-)] Attributions and conjectures [Source - Translated from Afrikaans into English by Athos Rushovich for FHYA, 2018, using Msunduzi materials: Additional Information: Zulu blacksmiths used the wood from the Isifika tree for smelting, it is not a hard wood, but it makes a very hot fire Subject Headings: Ethnology Specific Name/Title: Arm bands Accession No.: DSS104 Date: 20/03/83 Temp/Loan No: Race: Zulu Indiginous[sic] Name/Author Statement: Izingxotha isungo Origin: Northern Natal Location: Vicinity of Moordplaas Description: Material: Yellow copper Method of Manufacture/Technique: Manmade Function: Decoration Measurements: Diameter 425mm, thickness diameter 60mm Colour: Copper Style: Further Description: A heavy upper arm band with a 40 mm gap between ends History: Made in a Zulu smith Condition: Good Restoration: Acquisition: From the collection of Pastor PP Stander. Either bought or received as a gift, possibly from Mr Paul Bester. Found in the Nzololo river, while sand was being sieved for the Mission Station floors. 1949 - 1974]

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