Annals of the South African Museum, Volume 58, Issue 4The Museum, 1988 - Natural history |
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Page 548
In the east no caps appear to have been worn , and the hair was accordingly
fancily dressed ( Pl . 73 : 2 ) . Mpondo women ' s hair - style when first described
appears to have been similar to what the Bhaca style was up to about 1958 , that
is ...
In the east no caps appear to have been worn , and the hair was accordingly
fancily dressed ( Pl . 73 : 2 ) . Mpondo women ' s hair - style when first described
appears to have been similar to what the Bhaca style was up to about 1958 , that
is ...
Page 707
Of these , only the latter appears to be known now . The ' handkerchief ' was the
whole , softened skin of a wild cat or mole , which was attached to the cloak near
the neck and used for wiping the face . The only two references are to its use by ...
Of these , only the latter appears to be known now . The ' handkerchief ' was the
whole , softened skin of a wild cat or mole , which was attached to the cloak near
the neck and used for wiping the face . The only two references are to its use by ...
Page 713
The leg openings were stopped with what appears to be a mixture of gum , clay
and wax ( it has not been possible to determine the constituents but see Shaw &
Van Warmelo 1974 : 207 ) . The neck opening was stopped with a piece of soft ...
The leg openings were stopped with what appears to be a mixture of gum , clay
and wax ( it has not been possible to determine the constituents but see Shaw &
Van Warmelo 1974 : 207 ) . The neck opening was stopped with a piece of soft ...
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