Beaded Spear (Umkhonto) beads store capetown African thick headgear with front

African thick headgear with front fringe detail

and the beauty of African beadwork

these grass mats are handmade by rural weavers using traditional methods and the below-quoted dimensions may vary bigger or smaller

making the umqhele a sacred item of honour

Headpiece measurements are required as sizes vary

Beaded Spear (Umkhonto) beads store capetown African thick headgear with frontA wooden hand carved spear decorated with detailed Zulu beadwork. Traditionally used by tribesmen as an attacking weapon it is now more commonly used in ceremonies or for decoration. Our products are handmade and beading patterns designs may vary slightly. Length 49 55cm