Annals of the South African Museum, Volume 58, Issue 4West, Newman & Company for the trustees of the Museum, 1899 - Natural history |
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Page 698
... cosmetics p. 85 Xhosa: cosmetic practices '. . . the dressed Xhosa do not use these cosmetics . . . . “Red” Xhosa sometimes employ European cosmetics, but use them in traditional Xhosa fashions. . . . The traditional cosmetic arts ...
... cosmetics p. 85 Xhosa: cosmetic practices '. . . the dressed Xhosa do not use these cosmetics . . . . “Red” Xhosa sometimes employ European cosmetics, but use them in traditional Xhosa fashions. . . . The traditional cosmetic arts ...
Page 699
... cosmetics is not indiscriminate. Custom dictates to some extent when cosmetics must be used, what colours to apply, and what design to adopt. However, when custom is not involved individual preference may be indulged.' p. 86 Xhosa ...
... cosmetics is not indiscriminate. Custom dictates to some extent when cosmetics must be used, what colours to apply, and what design to adopt. However, when custom is not involved individual preference may be indulged.' p. 86 Xhosa ...
Page 701
... cosmetics 'When no . . . custom is involved there is no restriction. . . . The age of the person does not determine which cosmetic shall be worn, and although the men do not as a rule make as much use of cosmetics as the women, sex is ...
... cosmetics 'When no . . . custom is involved there is no restriction. . . . The age of the person does not determine which cosmetic shall be worn, and although the men do not as a rule make as much use of cosmetics as the women, sex is ...
Contents
Personal and general | 449 |
y K | 479 |
Ciskei coasts have changed some of the localities hitherto accepted in historical | 540 |
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