'Illness frequently overtakes the Kweta boy during the seclusion period which follows circumcision; illness not infrequently followed by death. A charm which is always worn against such danger is the necklace made by a witchdoctor with tail hairs from a particular cow. In each kraal is a cow kept for the making of charm necklaces, a cow which is treasured and cannot be bought at any price. When the Kweta leaves home for his initiation he wears and has perfect faith in his charm necklace. Fingo and Xosa Kweta are much alike in their dress, but the Fingo may be distinguished by his wearing of pearl buttons, which are a favourite decoration in his tribe.'