'The mcwasho is a gathering of girls from all Swaziland to celebrate the coming of age of a Swazi Princess. Added to the usual dancing regalia is a wool decoration of particular design, two streamers finished with bright tassels, which are suspended from behind the head. Each sub tribe has its two sets of particular colours, one set for engaged girls, another for the not engaged. These streamers are treated with great respect and after the mcwasho period, which may last a considerable time, they are handed over to the care of a special woman selected for the guardianship. During mcwasho no girl may marry or be courted. Should a lad even touch a girl he is liable to fined one beast. Dancing dress consists of simply a studded beaded kilt with streamers of wool decked cloth over one shoulder. A small shield is usually carried, a knife by engaged, sticks or spoons by others.'