Annals of the South African MuseumThe Museum, 1988 - Natural history |
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Page 776
... 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 white froth rises to ...
... 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 white froth rises to ...
Page 782
... 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 . 205-206 Xhosa : ubulunga ' The term ubu - lunga 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 . 205-206 Xhosa : ubulunga ' The term ubu - lunga is ...
Page 796
... 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 . One end of this is used ...
... 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 . One end of this is used ...
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