Deprecated: Return type of Pimple\Container::offsetExists($id) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetExists(mixed $offset): bool, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /usr/www/users/dqrrsc/fashion/libraries/gantry5/vendor/pimple/pimple/src/Pimple/Container.php on line 133

Deprecated: Return type of Pimple\Container::offsetGet($id) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /usr/www/users/dqrrsc/fashion/libraries/gantry5/vendor/pimple/pimple/src/Pimple/Container.php on line 98

Deprecated: Return type of Pimple\Container::offsetSet($id, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /usr/www/users/dqrrsc/fashion/libraries/gantry5/vendor/pimple/pimple/src/Pimple/Container.php on line 79

Deprecated: Return type of Pimple\Container::offsetUnset($id) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /usr/www/users/dqrrsc/fashion/libraries/gantry5/vendor/pimple/pimple/src/Pimple/Container.php on line 143

Deprecated: strip_tags(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($string) of type string is deprecated in /usr/www/users/dqrrsc/fashion/components/com_bagallery/helpers/bagallery.php on line 240
Museum of Namibian Fashion Galleries - Beads and Shells

Warning: Undefined property: stdClass::$id in /usr/www/users/dqrrsc/fashion/administrator/components/com_komento/includes/commentify/commentify.php on line 236

Beads and Shells

6

 

Ovikongo no Undjendje (Otjiherero) 

Eengholokofya noilanda (Oshikwanyama) 

Kakgetlana le Digaga (Setswana) 

!Ui oke !Ui /osng (!Xung) 

Garadi & ǂkhorõs (Hai //Om) 

Sifaha ni Likapani za minyopi (Silozi) 

Nongodi no yikaki (Rukwangali) 

Perlen und Muscheln(German)

Krale en skulpe (Afrikaans)

Omagwe nomihanga (Oshindonga)

Karan tsi #khoron (Khoekhoegowab)

 

Ostrich eggshell beads and shells from near and far were a highly valued accessories due to the work involved in obtaining them. When traders introduced glass and ceramic beads these were incorporated into existing accessories and clothing items.


Di!ai's ornamental headband and bracelets
Di!ai's ornamental headband and bracelets
Colourful beadwork complimented ostrich egg beads as trade beads started circulating and are, now, s…
Ostrich Egg Shell Ornaments
Ostrich Egg Shell Ornaments
Ostrich egg shell beads have been located in archaeological sites in Namibia dating back thousands o…
San jewellry
San jewellry
San Community creating ostrich beadwork in modern day (Photo by Manon)
San women creates jewellery
San women creates jewellery
San Community creating ostrich beadwork in modern day (Photo by Manon)
San Community creating ostrich beadwork in modern day
San Community creating ostrich beadwork in modern day
Namibia still has eight different San communities, although in the past there were many more. Membe…
Forkhōs (Apron)
Forkhōs (Apron)
leather apron with ostrich eggshell beads, glass beads, brass, bones, fruit kernels, horn and metal&…