Annals of the South African Museum, Volume 58, Issue 4The Museum, 1988 - Natural history |
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Page 776
A forked stick about a foot in length is taken , the forked end is inserted in the
bowl , the other end is held between the palms of the hands , which , being
rubbed together , cause the stick to revolve rapidly . The water is thus stirred until
at length ...
A forked stick about a foot in length is taken , the forked end is inserted in the
bowl , the other end is held between the palms of the hands , which , being
rubbed together , cause the stick to revolve rapidly . The water is thus stirred until
at length ...
Page 782
In cupping , a gourd of from two to three inches in diameter is taken , the bottom
being cut out , and part of the neck cut across , to which the mouth is applied for
the purpose of suction . A small cow ' s horn is also used in the same way . ' pp .
In cupping , a gourd of from two to three inches in diameter is taken , the bottom
being cut out , and part of the neck cut across , to which the mouth is applied for
the purpose of suction . A small cow ' s horn is also used in the same way . ' pp .
Page 796
On no account are these items taken home for fear of their being bewitched . . . .
During the course of the day , men prepare two strips of skin ( sheep ) with the
hair removed . These strips are the igqeshu , a girdle bound round the waist .
On no account are these items taken home for fear of their being bewitched . . . .
During the course of the day , men prepare two strips of skin ( sheep ) with the
hair removed . These strips are the igqeshu , a girdle bound round the waist .
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