Indigenous Jewellery

Indigenous Jewellery

Section 1- Activity 1.4

SWAZI

STORE PRODUCT PURPOSE AVAILABILITY COST

Flea Markets

Bead Necklace Female Baby, aged 3 months to 3 years, wears this to show the babies gender. Always available as this is handmade and available at most Flea Markets. Costs range from R1.00 up. The prices range depending on the Manufacturer.

INDIAN

STORE PRODUCT PURPOSE AVAILABILITY COST

Chinese Shop

Lac Bangle Its brilliant colours, lac, since very ancient times were considered the most suitable material for personal ornamentation for rural people It is only available in various Chinese stores as it is very unique Its cost s about R70 due to its very unique purpose to the rural people in India

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ZULU

STORE PRODUCT PURPOSE AVAILABILITY COST

Flea Markets

Ear Plugs Married Zulu women insert these ear plugs in their ears to insure that “the ears of the mind may also hear” . It’s extremely available in flea markets across Africa Its cost is about from R4 upwards depending on the Manufacturer

WHITE

STORE PRODUCT PURPOSE AVAILABILITY COST

At any jewellery shop, for example American Swiss

Marriage Ring To show the marriage of a couple Always available in any jewellery shop Cost varies from R1000 up to over and above R10 000 depending on the make

XHOSA

STORE PRODUCT PURPOSE AVAILABILITY COST

At an accessory shop or Flea Market

Mans Anklet Worn by Xhosa men at special ceremonies and meetings Its availability depends on when the Xhosa women make their beadwork Around about R5.00 depending on the Manufacturer

NDEBELE

STORE PRODUCT PURPOSE AVAILABILITY COST

At special accessory shops

Isingolwani (colourful neck hoops) Worn by Ndebele females