Swazi Widow
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1949
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WCP 792
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Campbell Collections
Swazi Widow - Mbabane - Swaziland
Immediately upon the death of her husband, the Swazi widow retires to her hut for a week there to wail, traditionally while her female relations prepare her dress. Here hair is shaved and covered with a skull cap made from plaits of a special grass.
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Posted by: Yandisa Maquthu
On: Monday, June 15, 2020 - 14:00