Annals of the South African Museum, Volume 58The Museum, 1974 - Natural history |
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Page 199
... chiefs as a sign of rank . At the end of the eighteenth century white , and particu- larly large white , were most favoured , and were taken by the chief as tribute . But as early as 1803 beads were sufficiently numerous for ...
... chiefs as a sign of rank . At the end of the eighteenth century white , and particu- larly large white , were most favoured , and were taken by the chief as tribute . But as early as 1803 beads were sufficiently numerous for ...
Page 328
... chief would hold up one or more shields to shade him from the sun . In ceremonial and dancing , particularly at ... chief's home- stead , in a separate hut , and were ' a symbol of his authority over them ... trusted to the warrior only ...
... chief would hold up one or more shields to shade him from the sun . In ceremonial and dancing , particularly at ... chief's home- stead , in a separate hut , and were ' a symbol of his authority over them ... trusted to the warrior only ...
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... chief frequently organized and led hunts , but anyone might do so with his permission . Boys were allowed to join in ... chief's prerogative , for example the tusks and tail of elephant , the skin of leopard , the chest of eland ...
... chief frequently organized and led hunts , but anyone might do so with his permission . Boys were allowed to join in ... chief's prerogative , for example the tusks and tail of elephant , the skin of leopard , the chest of eland ...
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Pottery | 127 |
Woodcarving | 140 |
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