Abakwetha

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Description

The Abakweta blanket is warm during the Xhosa initiation ritiual marking the passage from boyhood to manhood. The red stripe on this blanket symbolises blood and recognises the wearers sucessful transition to manhood. After their ritual is complete the blanket is burnt to signify the end of childhood.

Additional information

Weight 2.19 kg
Dimensions 190 × 220 cm

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