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