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Amabhayi / Woman capes

Nomama Vilakazi

Phansi Museum

Phansi Museum
Berea, South Africa

A zulu back apron from the Msinga, Kwazulu Natal. Worn by married women as a back apron on top of leather skirt. Itete comes from the word tete (ukubeleta) which means to give birth or carryng a child on the back.

Details

  • Title: Amabhayi / Woman capes
  • Creator: Nomama Vilakazi
  • Location Created: Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Original Source: Phansi Museum
  • Colour: Black, White, Baby Blue, Orange, Green, Yellow, Pink

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