This white beaded love letter has no negatives, as white symbolizes spiritual love, purity and virginity.
The beadwork is a
form of courtship communication between men and women.
Not having a written language, the Zulu developed a form of symbolism in their beadwork. The colors as
well as color combinations and patterns, particularly in adornments
which were made as love tokens, all have meaning such as this
Umgexo (love letter) given by a girl to her fiance´.
The "pendant part is 1 6/8 x 3 ¼" and the love letter is 28" from end to end.
