Collar (Ingqosha)ARTS OF AFRICAThis necklace would have been worn by a young m

Collar (Ingqosha) ARTS OF AFRICA This necklace would have been worn by a young man along with an ensemble of other necklaces, belts, and head, arm, and leg bands as an indication of his new adult status, following circumcision. Visually setting off the head from the rest of the torso, it would have provided a background for other beaded neck ornaments.