Annals of the South African MuseumThe Museum, 1972 - Natural history |
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Page 203
... ochre ' There are several reasons for the use of ochre : the Native loves bright colours and the use of ochre makes frequent washing unnecessary , besides acting as a vermin repellant . The wide use of DDT is now obviating this latter ...
... ochre ' There are several reasons for the use of ochre : the Native loves bright colours and the use of ochre makes frequent washing unnecessary , besides acting as a vermin repellant . The wide use of DDT is now obviating this latter ...
Page 204
... ochre is used on blankets and body and is mixed with a little water and beaten into the former . Body ochre is probably smeared with fat . Store - bought red ochre is also known by the Natives as imbola but this name seems to apply more ...
... ochre is used on blankets and body and is mixed with a little water and beaten into the former . Body ochre is probably smeared with fat . Store - bought red ochre is also known by the Natives as imbola but this name seems to apply more ...
Page 208
... ochre . Ochre is by far the most important and widely used and is an important cultural characteristic of the western Cape Nguni . In addition , the Mpondo have for many years used washing - blue . Powdered charcoal was used by the ...
... ochre . Ochre is by far the most important and widely used and is an important cultural characteristic of the western Cape Nguni . In addition , the Mpondo have for many years used washing - blue . Powdered charcoal was used by the ...
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