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Male witch doctor, Amangwane tribe, Winterton [historic title], 1949

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 211/10

Scope and Contents

'The male witch or ‘sangoma’ diviner, dresses in similar style to the female, wearing his hair long and beaded, the animal skins around his chest, and a married woman's skirt. He also carries the diviner's switch of wildebeeste tail. White beads and mauve berry seed pods are of magic significance, and the beadwork here depicted is typical of Amangwane design. This Sangoma though affecting a very effeminate manner when performing as a witch, yet was head of a flourishing kraal, had many children and several wives, one of whom was also a ‘sangoma’.

Dates

  • Creation: 1949

Creator

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Language of Materials

English

Finding aid date

2014-12-10 10:38:35+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

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