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Zulu warrior, Banganoma, Zululand, 1947

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 211/4

Scope and Contents

'One of the 'indunas’ or headmen who stood guard at the Royal dais during the dance which was given in Eshowe in 1947 in honour of the Royal Family. Plumes in traditional style for Zulu dancing dress, the wearing of them on the arms being, however, a modern fashion. The animal skin kilt is true to type, a panel of skin being worn at the back, strips in front and bunches of 'tails’ on each hip. These 'tails’ are made of strips of skin bound spirally down a central thong. The shield is the three-quarter size used for dancing. The band of beadwork represents engagement, according to the fashion of the district.'

Dates

  • Creation: 1947

Creator

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Language of Materials

English

Finding aid date

2014-12-10 10:23:04+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

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