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enzymes act on the hide to clean and make it more flexible ( Reed 1972 : 55 ) . The hide was further cleaned by rubbing and beating with stones ( Champion ( 1835-9 ) 1967 : 107 ; Bulwer , 1969 ; Tugela Ferry , Melmoth , Nongoma and ...
enzymes act on the hide to clean and make it more flexible ( Reed 1972 : 55 ) . The hide was further cleaned by rubbing and beating with stones ( Champion ( 1835-9 ) 1967 : 107 ; Bulwer , 1969 ; Tugela Ferry , Melmoth , Nongoma and ...
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Mats of cowskin , goatskin and other unspecified skins prepared simply by drying and cleaning , were used , as well as plant - fibre mats for sitting and sleeping on ( Bleek ( 1855–6 ] 1965 : 74 ; Little 1887 : 443 ; Tugela Ferry ...
Mats of cowskin , goatskin and other unspecified skins prepared simply by drying and cleaning , were used , as well as plant - fibre mats for sitting and sleeping on ( Bleek ( 1855–6 ] 1965 : 74 ; Little 1887 : 443 ; Tugela Ferry ...
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This was left on the skin for two days and then cleaned off in cold water . The prepared hide was dried slowly , with occasional rubbing to keep it supple . Application of fat and colouring Some fat was supplied by the brain and milk ...
This was left on the skin for two days and then cleaned off in cold water . The prepared hide was dried slowly , with occasional rubbing to keep it supple . Application of fat and colouring Some fat was supplied by the brain and milk ...
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