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Goatskin cloaks ( izinsu ) had the hair removed only from a central band down the back and were worn by women ( Bryant 1949 : 169 ) . Diviners wore cloaks made of goatskin ( Webb & Wright 1976 : 48 ) or black sheepskin ( Schlosser 1972 ...
Goatskin cloaks ( izinsu ) had the hair removed only from a central band down the back and were worn by women ( Bryant 1949 : 169 ) . Diviners wore cloaks made of goatskin ( Webb & Wright 1976 : 48 ) or black sheepskin ( Schlosser 1972 ...
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BLANKETS Softened cattle hides were used as blankets ( Webb & Wright 1976 : 323 , 324 ) , as were goatskins sewn together ... Mats of cowskin , goatskin and other unspecified skins prepared simply by drying and cleaning , were used ...
BLANKETS Softened cattle hides were used as blankets ( Webb & Wright 1976 : 323 , 324 ) , as were goatskins sewn together ... Mats of cowskin , goatskin and other unspecified skins prepared simply by drying and cleaning , were used ...
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After initiation older girls wore an isiphephethu , a front - apron about 30 cm square made of cattle hide , goatskin or canvas with a stiff backing , and an isithimba , a well - greased soft goatskin back - apron with an oval point ...
After initiation older girls wore an isiphephethu , a front - apron about 30 cm square made of cattle hide , goatskin or canvas with a stiff backing , and an isithimba , a well - greased soft goatskin back - apron with an oval point ...
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