Herd boy, Butha Buthe, Basutoland, 1948
Scope and Contents
'The men, who are the hatmakers of the Basutoland Basutos, commence learning their craft during the leisurely hours of their herd boy years. The hat shown here is of amateurish design, the maker not yet having mastered the art of the rain hat and the sun hat. His blanket is worn in typical style, and he leans on his stick in true Basuto manner.'
Dates
- Creation: 1948
Creator
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Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2014-12-10 12:20:28+00:00
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