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Swazi girl, Mbabane, Swaziland [Eswatini], 1949

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 211/28
Swazi girl, Mbabane, Swaziland
Swazi girl, Mbabane, Swaziland

Scope and Contents

'Red wing feathers of the South African grey loerie are, in Swaziland, worn exclusively by members of the two leading families, Dhlamini and Mamba. Sobhuza, the Paramount Chief, is himself a Dhlamini. Every day dress for a Swazi girl consists of bright cloths of designs which have developed, in the trade, strictly to Swazi taste. The various types of cloths have their names in the Swazi language. The necklace as here depicted is typical Swazi choice in colour and design. Hair is lightened by the use of yellow soap which both blondes and straightens, length and lightness being held in high esteem by both sexes.'

Dates

  • Creation: 1949

Creator

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Language of Materials

English

Finding aid date

2014-12-10 12:24:07+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

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