“Akokobaatan” – Mother Hen
Symbolic of motherliness, parental care, discipline and tenderness.
From the proverb “when the hen steps on the feet of her chicks, she doesn’t mean to kill them”.
(Little box of squares forming a diamond shape)
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The Ndebeles are known for their house art with distinct colours and patterns. This skill was developed as a result of slavery and oppression they faced. Ironic isn’t it. They therefore used their house paintings as means of communicating with each other. The Boers at that time, who were their masters, saw it simply as…
Kente Cloth Patterns and Their Meanings Symbol of exploitation or being overburdened with work. From the proverb – ” I cannot even carry the python, yet you are asking me to use the puff adder’s head as the carrying pad.” Photo of bride in Kente and red beaded dress by PK Hazel.
Dress by Afriken by Nana.
Photo: Holison Concept
Here is a list of Ruracio items the Groom usually brings: Items for the men in the bride’s family (Athuri) Fattened ram (Goima) He-goat (Thenge) Sheep (Ng’ondu) Kaburi Blankets Goats (counted in tens; Mburi cia mirongo) Heifer (Mori) Njohi ya uuki (beer made from honey) Assorted items for bride’s father (Maaha indo cia Muthuri)…
