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In line with previous studies in this series the unit of study is the Nguni branch of the southern African Bantu - speaking people . Delimiting such a unit and its representativeness are not unproblematical .
In line with previous studies in this series the unit of study is the Nguni branch of the southern African Bantu - speaking people . Delimiting such a unit and its representativeness are not unproblematical .
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RESOURCES AND CHANGE In former times the Nguni made extensive use of skins and hides obtained from livestock and game in order to meet their needs for clothing , ornaments and utensils . At the beginning of the nineteenth century ...
RESOURCES AND CHANGE In former times the Nguni made extensive use of skins and hides obtained from livestock and game in order to meet their needs for clothing , ornaments and utensils . At the beginning of the nineteenth century ...
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DISCUSSION As mentioned in the introduction , this study covers the broad area occupied by Nguni - speakers but does not intend to imply cultural homogeneity or fixed cultural boundaries . One of the problems with studies that adopt a ...
DISCUSSION As mentioned in the introduction , this study covers the broad area occupied by Nguni - speakers but does not intend to imply cultural homogeneity or fixed cultural boundaries . One of the problems with studies that adopt a ...
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| Title | Annals of the South African Museum, Volume 70, Issue 4 Annals of the South African Museum, South African Museum |
| Author | South African Museum |
| Publisher | South African Museum, 1989 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 21 Jul 2016 |
| ISBN | 0868131024, 9780868131023 |
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