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James Serole MPHAHLELE

James MPHAHLELE - Dialoga portfolio - Part 23

"Bangles and necklaces", 1987 - masonite print on paper - Image 18x32.5 cm

PELMAMA Register AAMC JMPH 87/23

 

Legend:

The most common articles used for "greeting" the young men are bangles and necklaces. The young men may not reveal their name of manhood to anyone. They may only recite their name after having received presents, e.g. Ke nna Maditsi sereto ke Mogale.

 


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