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Dancing at the final initiation ceremony, Pondoland, 1930 - 1950

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305O/124

Scope and Contents

203 x 153 mm. The caption continues: 'This group has broken away considerably from the old traditions, where men and women would never have been allowed to be present together.'

Dates

  • Creation: 1930 - 1950

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition.

Related Materials

For a comparable circumcision ceremony, in the 1880's, see Y305D/46, which shows the dance of the Amanjuba tribe in Kwazulu-Natal.

General

WS.

Finding aid date

2004-09-20 15:25:42+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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