Zulu Bride

Carol Beckwith1996

African Ceremonies
Friday Harbor, United States

A Zulu bride from South Africa wears a flaring red headdress reminiscent of the hairstyle of her ancestors. This traditional headdress was originally made from her mother’s hair and received as a gift on the day of her marriage.

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Title: Zulu Bride
Creator: Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher
Date: 1996
Location: South Africa
Copyright: copyright Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher

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