'The sign of recent marriage amongst women of Xosa tribes, is the black head swathing or ‘elya’ worn low over the eyes. Until the child is weaned its face is decorated with white, the mother's face, shoulders and upper arms being treated in similar fashion. The wide bead collar is a common Xosa form of adornment, the necklace of large wooden beads being a health charm for the child. These health charm necklaces assume many forms and are worn from Port St. John to Port Elizabeth by all conscientious mothers.'