'A sheepskin kaross is typical dress during the Kweta or circumcision stage of Xosa and Fingo youths. The whole body is whitened with powdered sandstone and no garment is worn. Schools assume various uniforms and pattern their faces to suit their whim. This sheepskin kaross is decorated with a bag motif, the black and white bag with its blue and red tabs being a favourite type during this stage. Hunting birds and small game is the usual pastime during seclusion and is the modern substitute for what used to be deeds of manly prowess and fortitude. All items of dress and adornment, including the sheepskin cloaks, are destroyed by fire after initiation as symbol of departed boyhood and to guard against being bewitched through these significant articles.'