Annals of the South African MuseumThe Museum, 1976 - Natural history |
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... skin to rot , rendering all the work ~~ useless . From Kay's ( 1833 : 342 ) account , skin - workers seemed well aware of this and were generally very particular about this part of the operation . At this stage the skin was referred to ...
... skin to rot , rendering all the work ~~ useless . From Kay's ( 1833 : 342 ) account , skin - workers seemed well aware of this and were generally very particular about this part of the operation . At this stage the skin was referred to ...
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NATAL NGUNI : USES OF SKINS AND HIDES CLOTHING AND ORNAMENT APRONS Terms : ibele - square of skin worn in front ; umnezezo - short skin petticoat worn by women during menstruation or when at private work ; iqopho- tasselled fringe of skin ...
NATAL NGUNI : USES OF SKINS AND HIDES CLOTHING AND ORNAMENT APRONS Terms : ibele - square of skin worn in front ; umnezezo - short skin petticoat worn by women during menstruation or when at private work ; iqopho- tasselled fringe of skin ...
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... skin padded with bulrush heads or dry dung ( Fynn [ 1824-61 ] 1950 : 284 ) , which was worn fairly low on the brow and tied at the back of the head . Otter skin was worn by many regiments , and also by the king , since the otter was ...
... skin padded with bulrush heads or dry dung ( Fynn [ 1824-61 ] 1950 : 284 ) , which was worn fairly low on the brow and tied at the back of the head . Otter skin was worn by many regiments , and also by the king , since the otter was ...
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