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| this is Umfana (a young man) he is wearing a beaded headband, several necklaces, one particular long turquoise blue necklace,(isidanga) a symbol of graduation, he is also carrying a bag showing that he is now a man who owns something, he also carrying a stick with his hand covered by a small blanket which is a symbol that he is ready to fight. he is also wearing elbow bands (isitolomu) that are believe to have muthi(medicine) that protects him when he fights. |
this is Umfana(a young man) on his bachelor activities trying to court young girls. here he is with two young girls by the river.
Umfana is the last stage of the Xhosa man milestones I
will be discussing. It refers to a young man, this is at the age of 25-35, he
is wearing a beaded headband, according to Elliot A(1967)this is a halo that protects him, as a warrior,
he also is wearing several necklaces, one particular long turquoise blue
necklace,(Isidanga) a symbol of
graduation, he is also carrying a bag showing that he is now a man who owns
something like smoking pipe, tobacco, he is wearing a kilt like skirt that
shows a special significance as it was given to him by his sweetheart, according
to Elliot A. (1967:75) This defines his boast that he has made the conquest of
a heart to his friends. As this is a stage where he is illegible to look for a
wife. Umfana other roles are
hunting and protecting his home and community.
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