Southern Africa - Zulu Chieftain with his many wives
Southern Africa - Zulu Chieftain with his many wives. The practice of having several wives indicates a man's social standing, wealth and virility. The first wife will initiate the acquisition of further wives as they are a help around the house. She, along with the grandmother exerts a powerful influence in the family. Each wife has her own hut, located in order of standing
Picture No
12008860
Media ID
45718230
Size
5300px x 3417px
(2.2MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Source
Unattributed postcard
Date
circa 1930s
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