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Kweta youths from the Umtata district, 1948

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305O/137

Scope and Contents

152 x 134 mm. The caption continues: 'This is the costume worn just after the initiation ceremonies: white blankets with red stripes. It is death for any woman of their own race to see them, and they cover their faces with the blankets if a woman should appear. The women are warned by children when there are Kwetas about. One defiant woman paid the death penalty in 1946, and those responsible were not punished for this act. 1948.'

Dates

  • Creation: 1948

Conditions Governing Access

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition.

General

WS.

Finding aid date

2004-09-21 14:34:45+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

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