Ndebele Maputo Artifacts Collection, Undated
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 3 Hollinger Boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Ndebele Maputo Artifacts Collection, African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library.
Background
- Scope and content:
The Ndebele Maputo Artifacts Collection contains two woven baskets, one traditional skirt, one hat and two other items worn in celebration events.
- Biographical / historical:
The Ndebele people group dwell in South Africa and are part of the Nguni tribe in the Northern Province. The Ndebele women wear beaded skirts during marriage and initiation ceremonies. Women also wear head coverings to respect their husbands. Beaded artwork and clothing display Ndebele cultural identity. For example, women wear different types of beaded clothing depending on their stage of life (i.e. marriage, an elder, children's initiation ceremonies).
Sources: https://www.southafrica.net/us/en/travel/article/culture-and-expression-of-identity-the-ndebele-of-south-africa; https://www.krugerpark.co.za/africa_ndebele.html
- Processing information:
This collection received container level processing. This finding aid may be updated to reflect new descriptions as well as acquisitions to the collection.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
The Ndebele Maputo Artifacts Collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
Ndebele Maputo Artifacts Collection, African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library.
- Location of this collection:
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African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library2650 Sistrunk BoulevardFort LauderdaleFL33311USA
