KwaZulu-Natal
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| Makhosi Fourie |
On the day of Makhosi Fourie's graduation she was taken down to the river before sunrise. |
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| Makhosi Fourie |
The preparation and sacrifice of the lamb was carried out the night before. |
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| Makhosi Fourie |
Traditionally the men and women sit separately at all social levels. |
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| Makhosi Fourie |
A shoba is a symbol of a diploma as a traditional doctor. |
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| Makhosi Fourie |
Makhosi spoke in unison as positive confirmation, by other sangomas, as acknowledgement of what the speaker is saying. |
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| Sangomas sharing feelings |
All sangomas share their feelings of joy and appreciation of their cultural peers joining forces with their ancestors. |
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| Makhosi Fourie in an altar |
The altar behind Makhosi Fourie is prepared where all clothing belonging to her is kept. |
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| Makhosi in white robe |
The white robe is edged with gilt which symbolizes unlimited abundance. |
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| The white robe |
The white robes which are worn by Makhosi Fourie during graduation is symbol of purity and abundance. |
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| Makhosi Fourie |
Makhosi Fourie. The meaning of Makhosi is Sngoma sometimes known as traditional doctor. |
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| Zulu couple |
Zulu couple |
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| Zulus at the kraal |
Zulus at the kraal |
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| Zulu man and his two wives |
Zulu man and his two wives |
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| Zulu woman |
Zulu bride well adorned |
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| Zulu young men |
Zulu young men |
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| Zulu girl |
Zulu girl |
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| The beauty of the kraal; Zulu woman sleeping in the hut |
Zulu woman sleeping in the hut |
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| Zulu woman |
Zulu woman; peculiar head dress |
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| Zulu bride and groom |
Zulu bride and groom |
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| Zulu beauty |
Zulu beautiful girl |