CHINESE BOW SHOES: A TIMELESS TRADITION OF ELEGANCE AND CRAFTSMANSHIP
By: Frank Teichert, Curator – DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History Introduction This is the second instalment on shoes from the DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History’s collection. Footwear has always been a reflection of culture, fashion, and tradition. In the vast
Kgoŝi Mampuru II – King of the Pedi people
By: Abraham Mohale, Junior Curator, DITSONG: National Museum of Military History Figure. Statue of Kgoŝi Mampuru II in Mamone village, Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Province. Introduction Kgoŝi Mampuru II was born in 1824 and died on 22 November 1883. Kgoŝi Mampuru died brutally by
EVOLUTION OF WAGONS
By: Judas Makwela, Junior Curator - DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History The history of transport includes the era of the ox wagon. The DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History (DNMCH) is proudly home to diverse heritage assets. Amongst them
BRITAIN’S CORONATION REGALIA
By: Jan van den Bos: Curator: Weapons - DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History A replica of the Star of Africa or Cullinan diamond is one of many interesting objects in possession of DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History. The real
THE BEAST VASE
By: Dineo Maloka, Junior Curator – DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History Introduction The Beast Vase (or Queen’s Vase) is one of a replica vase that was gifted to South Africa in the late 19th century as one of the Commonwealth
THE DISRUPTIVE PATTERNS OF CAMOUFLAGE COMBAT DRESS
By: Mpho Khalo, Junior Curator - DITSONG: National Museum of Military History Introduction Camouflage uniforms are clothing items designed to help the wearers blend into their surroundings in order to avoid detection. They are commonly worn by military personnel in the army. The camouflage
OLIFANT MK 1 ARMOURED RECOVERY VEHICLE (ARV)
By: Michael Tobolo, Junior Curator - DITSONG: National Museum of Military History Introduction The Olifant tank was locally developed and produced by the Olifant Manufacturing Company. The Olifant was developed in 1976 with some help from Israel and first entered service with
SHAKA ZULU’S FAMOUS IMPONDO ZENKOMO/THE BULL HORNS TACTICAL BATTLE FORMATION
By: Tinyeko Captain Ndhlovu - Curator: Insignia, Memorial Plaques, Postal History, Indigenous Military History, DITSONG: National Museum of Military History Shaka Zulu is still considered a great military genius, nation-builder, and Zulu kingdom founder-king who ruled from circa 1816 - 1828.
A GLANCE AT THE NUMBERING OF CULTURAL MUSEUM OBJECTS
By: Ntebaleng G. Tlailane, Junior Curator (Mix Media, Technological and Toys Collections) - DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History Creating a link between an object and its associated information According to the International Council of Museums (ICOM) every item in a museum
