Inkulu

The second stage is Inkulu. It refers to a baby from 0 - adulthood. Inkulu is the title given to the firstborn son of his family; he is referred to as Inkulu, (the firstborn son). Inkulu does wear distinctive adornment to show that he is the firstborn son (see fig 1), he is wearing (isidlokolo) a beaded necklace that has some sort of a root of a certain tree embodied in the necklace, this is a sign that he will be a major beneficiary of his family estate, not only his father’s cows but also his father’s responsibilities. (Elliot, 1970) 

   Figure 1 - Elliot, A., (1970:) Inkulu and Siblings. (The magical world of the Xhosa)