Nguni shield
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nguni-shield-198-7182821
title:
Nguni shield
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A Nguni shield is a traditional, pointed oval-shaped, ox or cowhide shield which is used by various ethnic groups among the Nguni people of southern Africa. Currently it is used by diviners or for ceremonial and symbolic purposes, and many are produced for the tourist market. A cow-hide shield is known as isihlangu, ihawu or ingubha in Zulu, and ikhaka or ikhawu in Xhosa. Strictly speaking these native names denote shields of different application, and additional types are known by other names.
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Traditional cowhide shield used in southeastern Africa
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nguni_shield
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2024-04-04T08:47:13Z
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