ikrwala.

Ikwrala. an initiate graduate.

This is ikrwala (a little unimportant man) he is wearing a western style outfit and he is smeared with red ochre from head to toe. also carrying a stick. (figure 1)

this is a stage where Umkhwetha after his graduation ceremony, he is at the final stage of his adolescence, he is  then given a western-style outfit of clothes, in which he will eventually go out in the world. he is then referred to as Ikrwala (a little un important man). Everyday for a year he has to refresh his red ochre, he has to walk slowly, he may not run, as that is regarded as arrogant. he has to demonstrate his humility. (see fig 1)

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