------------- Image1 ------------- Field Data Title Esther_Mahlangu Description Esther Mahlangu is an artist from the Ndebele community in the Gauteng region, located north of Pretoria. The Ndebele, have managed to preserve their centuries’ old ancestral traditions. Mahlangu has made Ndebele art celebrated world over. Originating Url http://www.flickr.com/photos/arnabchat/3916534755/ Copyright All Rights Reserved

She came from South Africa to Villacaccia, a village near Udine, and painted on a wall for Friuli people.

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------------- Image1 ------------- Field Data Title Painted_House_South_Africa_Postcard Description During harvest season in South Africa as a prelude to weddings & initiations, Ndebele houses are painted by women who have been taught the techniques as part of their girlhood initiations. Originally, the designs, painted in mud and naturally occurring oxides, were comparatively muted. Today, the women use commercial paints, that although more costly, are intensely colored & do not deteriorate from the effects of weather.Originating Url http://www.flickr.com/photos/28601488@N05/3904091868/ Copyright All Rights Reserved

From the postcard book AFRICAN CEREMONIES

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------------- Image1 ------------- Field Data Title ndebele_woman Description This image was taken at a Ndebele Show Village in Mpumalanga. There is not much happening and the expression of her face says it all. It is such a pity ~ could be such a great tourist attraction.Originating Url http://www.flickr.com/photos/cosmopolitan_photography/3333483286/ Copyright All Rights Reserved

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------------- Image1 ------------- Field Data Title Ndebele_girl_|_Villacaccia Description She came with artist <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/arnabchat/3916534755/">Esther Mahlangu</a>Originating Url http://www.flickr.com/photos/arnabchat/3922964339/ Copyright All Rights Reserved

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------------- Image1 ------------- Field Data Title Ndebele_Smile Description For more of my work or to see my photographic workshops / tours, please check out <a href="http://www.benmcraephotography.com" rel="nofollow">www.benmcraephotography.com</a> Originating Url http://www.flickr.com/photos/37856889@N03/6624200631/ Copyright All Rights Reserved