AmaXhosa
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| 'Abakhwetha' |
Young Xhosa men, during their initiation process wearing a grass woven skirt and helmet with the body smeared in white chalk. They are secluded from the community during this period. |
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| 'Amawele' |
Twins standing next to their trees which are planted and dedicated to them after birth as per Xhosa custom. |
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| 'Mengana ' |
'Mengana' the execurion rock in the Eastern Cape at Libode. |
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| 'Smoking the Baby' |
Xhosa mother smoking her baby with sacred herbs. |
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| 'Ukuhlamba' |
Young Xhosa maiden taking a bath in the river. |
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| 'Ukuvuna' |
Two young Xhosa boys harvesting corn and pumpkins with an Ox- wagon, in the Eastern Cape at Libode. |
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| 'Ukuyotheza' |
A group of newly married women 'Abatshakazi', coming from the forest to collect wood for a big ceremony. |
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| 'Umtshato' |
Xhosa men together with the groom meeting the bride, in the Eastern Cape. |
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| Abafazi: Pondo Costumes |
Pondo married women in the tradtional outfit:imibhaco in the Eastern Cape near Libode. |