Annals of the South African Museum, Volume 70, Issue 4 |
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The itasi always had a shoulder strap , usually made of leather purchased at the local store . Both men and women used these bags for a variety of personal possessions . A bag , made from the scrotum of a goat , was used by men as a ...
The itasi always had a shoulder strap , usually made of leather purchased at the local store . Both men and women used these bags for a variety of personal possessions . A bag , made from the scrotum of a goat , was used by men as a ...
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... leathern robe , worn by men or women ; umnqwamba — anything worn draped over the shoulders , e.g. witch - doctor's leather cloak ; isiphuku - skin blanket , kaross ; isiqhamalo - skin blanket , kaross ; usu —... soft goatskin cloak ...
... leathern robe , worn by men or women ; umnqwamba — anything worn draped over the shoulders , e.g. witch - doctor's leather cloak ; isiphuku - skin blanket , kaross ; isiqhamalo - skin blanket , kaross ; usu —... soft goatskin cloak ...
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QUIVERS Terms : isambo - quiver for carrying assegais on the back . . . ; umgodlalo - leather weapon holder ; umkhohlombe - quiver , for carrying assegais on the back when mounted ; ingxiwaleather sheath for assegais and other weapons ...
QUIVERS Terms : isambo - quiver for carrying assegais on the back . . . ; umgodlalo - leather weapon holder ; umkhohlombe - quiver , for carrying assegais on the back when mounted ; ingxiwaleather sheath for assegais and other weapons ...
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