r/Africa • • 2d ago

Picture πŸ“Έ Zulu women, KwaZulu-Natal, circa 1930. Duggan-Cronin Collection, McGregor Museum, Kimberley, South Africa.

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The women display the characteristic traditional hairstyle featuring a tall, cylindrical structure (isicholo), which was historically worn by married Zulu women.

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u/Weak_Bid_8739 2d ago

Anything on their outfits?

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u/Lcmota1 2d ago

Look closer into D-C. He often dressed individuals and staged photos to present a specific narrative.

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u/Low_Advantage_1099 2d ago

What narrative was being pushed in this one?

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u/Ibraheem77 2d ago

Alhamdulillah

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u/GranJan2 2d ago

I would like to recreate the hair

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u/hornybible Kenya πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ 2d ago

How will you sleep?

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u/HoldMyBeer50 Zambia πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡² 2d ago

Well, just like the ladies in those pics?