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fringes of beads attached to the upper edge . Later examples show that cloth eventually replaced skin but the bead ornamentation remained relatively unchanged . A special antelope - skin breast - covering worn by pregnant women was ...
fringes of beads attached to the upper edge . Later examples show that cloth eventually replaced skin but the bead ornamentation remained relatively unchanged . A special antelope - skin breast - covering worn by pregnant women was ...
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The top edge was padded with grass or cloth to form a firm waistband , and skin thongs tied the apron around the waist . This was made for an initiated girl by her father . It was also worn by married women , who when widowed cut off ...
The top edge was padded with grass or cloth to form a firm waistband , and skin thongs tied the apron around the waist . This was made for an initiated girl by her father . It was also worn by married women , who when widowed cut off ...
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The top edge was folded over like a collar and had flaps , called ears ( iindlebe ) , hanging down behind the neck . The panels of the cloak were sewn together with sinew thread , and the garment was worn with the hair - side towards ...
The top edge was folded over like a collar and had flaps , called ears ( iindlebe ) , hanging down behind the neck . The panels of the cloak were sewn together with sinew thread , and the garment was worn with the hair - side towards ...
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Bibliographic information
| 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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