Xhosa initiation Stock Photos and Images
RFM1DR1J–2014-06-20. Initiates are seen smeared with white clay on their face, covered in red and white blanket. during a initiation ritual.
RM2BDTYKJ–AmaPondo Xhosa boy with white clay, I-Futa, on face who have just been circumcised, uku-Lukwa, Umzimvubu Valley, Mkanzeni, Pondoland, Eastern Cape
RMF7FCAK–Young Xhosa initiate, who is going through the traditional Xhosa male initiation rite, Knysna, Garden Route Area, South Africa,
RMB7JRDY–Young Xhosa man with white painted face during initiation period when they are circumcised. He is called a Bakweta. South Africa
RMANW5CH–Xhosa boy in initiation period after circumcision, Coffee Bay, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape, South Africa
RM2PFK4RX–AmaPondo (Xhosa) boy wrapped in rugs with white clay (I-Futa) on face, after being circumcised (uku-Lukwa) and having finished initiation, seclusion
RMMFK9W0–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 27th Dec, 2017. Xhosa women sit together and drink a lot of traditional home made beer to celebrate the initiation of their sons. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RM2AK5HFC–Port St. Johns: Wild Coast, Portrait eines jungen Xhosa waehrend des Initiationsrituals, Suedafrika | usage worldwide
RMMFK9GM–December 28, 2017 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - During December and January, the Xhosa and Sotho people celebrate the initiation of their boys. On this occasion ten slaugthered sheep are laid out for an initiation ceremony. The meat will cater for over 50 hungry initiates, their families and friends. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RME14D9J–Apr. 17, 2012 - Bush Radio: Young Xhosa men are adding a Western beat to their initiation period which traditionally they spend
RMD6TG5G–AmaPondo Xhosa boy wrapped in rugs white clay I-Futa on face after being circumcised uku-Lukwa having finished initiation /
RMDC1B3F–South Africa Tarkastad 2010 Young Xhosa men undergo traditional initiation into manhood They build their own dwellings for
RMMFKA19–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 11th Jan, 2018. Three friends dance and are happy, because they will soon get initiated this year. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMDFBJCB–Novelist Thando Mgqolozana who wrote 'The Man Who is Not a Man' a powerful first novel recounts personal trauma a young Xhosa
RMMFK9PR–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 2nd Dec, 2017. Xhosa women prepare and cook meat for the initiation ceremony. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RFM1DPYA–2014-06-20. Initiates are seen smeared with white clay on their face, covered in red and white blanket. during a initiation ritual.
RM2BDTYK9–AmaPondo Xhosa boys with white clay, I-Futa, on faces who have just been circumcised, uku-Lukwa, Umzimvubu Valley, Mkanzeni, Pondoland, Eastern Cape
RMF7FDJY–Two young Xhosa, who have recently become men by going through the traditional Xhosa male initiation rite
RMANW5BM–Xhosa boy in initiation period after circumcision, Coffee Bay, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape, South Africa
RM2PFK4WF–AmaPondo (Xhosa) boy wrapped in rugs with white clay (I-Futa) on face, after being circumcised (uku-Lukwa) and having finished initiation, seclusion
RM2AK5HB0–Port St. Johns: Wild Coast, Portrait eines jungen Xhosa waehrend des Initiationsrituals, Suedafrika | usage worldwide
RM2AK3PRG–Youth Xhosa during an initiation rite of several days in the South African city of Chalumna at the Eastern Cape. (undated picture) | usage worldwide
RMD6TG5B–AmaPondo Xhosa boy wrapped in rugs white clay I-Futa on face after being circumcised uku-Lukwa having finished initiation /
RMDFBJC9–Novelist Thando Mgqolozana who wrote 'The Man Who is Not a Man' a powerful first novel recounts personal trauma a young Xhosa
RMMFK9GR–December 2, 2017 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - A Xhosa women prepares meat for an initiation ceremony at an open fire place. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMDD164M–Undergoing initiation in winter is preferable as plastic shelters get unbearably hot during day and very draughty night in
RMMFK9NG–December 4, 2017 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Xhosa men attend an initiation ceremony, sit together and drink a lot of beer. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMF7FCBJ–Young Xhosa initiate, who is going through the traditional Xhosa male initiation rite, in Knysna, South Africa
RMANW5CY–Xhosa boy in initiation period after circumcision, Coffee Bay, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape, South Africa
RMMFK9NX–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 4th Dec, 2017. Xhosa men attend an initiation ceremony, sit together and drink a lot of beer. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMMFK9NM–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 5th Dec, 2017. Xhosa men attend an initiation ceremony and women serve coca cola, coffee and small snacks. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMF7FEC0–Xhosa male initiates leave an initiation camp, where they have spent a month in seclusion, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
RMMFK9GW–December 28, 2017 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - During December and January, the Xhosa and Sotho people celebrate the initiation of their boys. On this occasion they slaugther sheep. The meat will cater for over 50 hungry initiates, their families and friends. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMANW5HP–Xhosa boy in initiation period after circumcision, Coffee Bay, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape, South Africa
RMF7F8XE–Xhosa male initiation camp in a small forest area just outside the township Khayalethu South in Knysna, South Africa
RMMHH167–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 28th Dec, 2017. During December and January, the Xhosa and Sotho people celebrate the initiation of their boys. On this occasion they slaughter sheep. The meat will cater for over 50 hungry initiates, their families and friends. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/zReportage.com/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMANW53X–Xhosa boy in initiation period after circumcision, Coffee Bay, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape, South Africa
RMMFK9X8–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 5th Jan, 2018. A Xhosa man sits on his horse. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMMFK9P7–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 23rd Dec, 2017. A couple of the Xhosa tribe gets married. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMMFK9TF–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 29th Dec, 2017. Xhosa people are awaiting the initiates to return from the mountains. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMF7FEAB–Young Xhosa initiates, who spend about a month together in a special initiation camp, play traditional games with their guardian
RMANW5KR–Xhosa boy in initiation period after circumcision, Coffee Bay, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape, South Africa
RMMFK9TD–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 29th Dec, 2017. Xhosa people are awaiting the initiates to return from the mountains. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMMFK9N9–December 2, 2017 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Xhosa men sit together and drink traditional home made beer. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMMFK9WR–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 31st Dec, 2017. Brothers and sisters play together, while their parents are preparing food for an initiation ceremony. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMMFK9PX–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 23rd Dec, 2017. A young Xhosa women sits in her house and prepares for her wedding. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMMFK9R9–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 2nd Dec, 2017. Xhosa men sit together and drink traditional home made beer. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMF7FBBF–Young Xhosa initiate, who is going through the traditional Xhosa male initiation rite, is painting his face with white clay
RMMFK9PY–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 2nd Dec, 2017. Xhosa men sit together and drink traditional home made beer. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMMFK9P8–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 24th Dec, 2017. Xhosa men and women attend a party, smoke shisha and drink beer. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMF7FCGK–Xhosa male initiates light a fire around which they will dance before returning home after a month in seclusion
RMMFK9CK–December 8, 2017 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Bulelani, 29, ex convict at an initiation ceremony and a proud member of the 28 gang. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMF7FDAH–Xhosa women sing and dance while welcoming home young male family members, who have spent one month in an initiation camp
RMMFK9CB–December 8, 2017 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Bulelani, 29, ex convict at an initiation ceremony, and a proud member of the 28 gang. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMMFK9YF–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 5th Jan, 2018. A Xhosa man sits on his horse and awaits the initiates to retrurn from the mountains. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMMFKA28–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 11th Jan, 2018. Thabo, 14, is dressed in a blue jacket, which is also the typical uniform of a Xhosa man. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMMFK9KJ–February 26, 2017 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Xhosa and Sotho men from two neighbouring villages meet to participate in a horse race (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMF7FDC8–A young Xhosa woman helps a male relative, who has just returned home after one month in seclusion in a male initiation camp
RMMFK9J2–February 26, 2017 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Xhosa and Sotho men from two neighbouring villages meet to participate in a horse race. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMMFK9AX–June 9, 2016 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - A XHosa women stands in fornt of her pink coloured house and is dressed in traditional clothes. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMMFK9K6–December 29, 2017 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Xhosa people wait for the initiates to return from the mountains. Women and horse riders hit each other with sticks and textiles. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMMFK9PA–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 10th Dec, 2017. Xhosa women attend a funeral, sit together and eat fresh cooked food and drink soft drinks. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMMHH16F–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 29th Dec, 2017. Xhosa people wait for the initiates to return from the mountains. Women and horse riders hit each other with sticks and textiles. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/zReportage.com/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMMFK9G5–December 5, 2017 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - An initiate walks to his hut where he will spend 4 weeks on his own. His family and friends accompany him to the hut, where only Xhosa men are allowed to get close to during the ceremony. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMF7FD9R–Xhosa male initiates dancing and singing beside a fire the night before returning home after one month in seclusion
RMMFK9CH–December 8, 2017 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Malign, 87, attends an initiation ceremony. He worked his entire life underground, digging for gold in the mines of Johannesburg. Next to him is Bulelani, 29, an ex convict. They are friends and support each other. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMMFK9BT–December 8, 2017 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Malign, 87, attends an initiation ceremony. He worked his entire life underground, digging for gold in the mines of Johannesburg. Today, he needs care and help from the community to manage the daily routines. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMMFK9G3–December 6, 2017 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Xhosa women and mothers of initiates drink a lot of alcohol to celebrate their son's transition into manhood. Tomorrow their 'children' will return from the mountains and reunite with their families and communities as respected men. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMMHH16P–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 3rd Mar, 2017. Three friends ride their horses in a small and remote village named Zikhalini. There are approximately 80 horses in this village, which is inhabited by Sotho and Xhosa people. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/zReportage.com/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMMFK9F3–March 3, 2017 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Three friends ride their horses in a small and remote village named Zikhalini, in Matatiele - Eastern Cape Province. There are approximately 80 horses in this village, which is inhabited by Sotho and Xhosa people. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMMHH16R–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 8th Dec, 2017. MALIGN, 87, attends an initiation ceremony. He worked his entire life underground, digging for gold in the mines of Johannesburg. Today, he needs care and help from the community to manage the daily routines. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/zReportage.com/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMMFK9A9–January 14, 2018 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Kahlo, 16, gets ready for the Sunday church service. The Sunday service is very important amongst the Xhosa and Sotho people. It creates positive spirits in the communities, togetherness and a network of support. The ceremonies can become emotional when attendees occassionally cry, scream, sing or stomp their feet to the rhythm of the drums. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMMFK99X–January 14, 2018 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Kahlo, 16, gets ready for the Sunday church service. The Sunday service is very important amongst the Xhosa and Sotho people. It creates positive spirits in the communities, togetherness and a network of support. The ceremonies can become emotional when attendees occassionally cry, scream, sing or stomp their feet to the rhythm of the drums. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMMFKA04–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 14th Jan, 2018. About twenty-five people visit the Sunday church service. The attendees are family members, close friends and neighbours. The service lasts for more than three hours. The Sunday service is very important amongst the Xhosa and Sotho people. It creates positive spirits in the communities, togetherness and a network of support. The ceremonies can become emotional when attendees occassionally cry, scream, sing or stomp their feet to the rhythm of the drums. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMFKG18A–1968 - Bush Radio: Young Xhosa men are adding a Western beat to their initiation period which traditionally they spend in isolation in the bush before they spend in isolation in the bush before being recognized as full male members of their tribe. Portable radio sales in Transkei, Southern Africa, are soaring as youths invest in something to help while away the hours of loneliness in the bush. Photo shows: Three young Xhosa men listening to the transistor radio. © Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News
RMMFKA10–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 11th Jan, 2018. Early in the morning, school children brush their teeth outside their home and prepare for school. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMMFK9GY–June 9, 2016 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - For a majority of people at the Eastern Cape it is a daily routine to carry buckets of spring water from the water source to their household. Running water, sanitation, and electricity have not reached small, and remote rural villages. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMMHH169–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 11th Jan, 2018. Early in the morning, school children brush their teeth outside their home and prepare for school. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/zReportage.com/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMMFKA0E–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 14th Jan, 2018. About twenty-five people visit the Sunday church service. The attendees are family members, close friends and neighbours. The service lasts for more than three hours. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMMFK9Y7–Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa. 14th Jan, 2018. A priest is lighting the candles in a small church for the Sunday service. Credit: Stefan Kleinowitz/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
RMMFK9DH–January 13, 2018 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Thebo, 20, sits on his bed in his mud house and smokes a cannabis joint. He dropped out of school and sells cannabis. He says: 'My friends who finished school are all without a job, or they have left to Johannesburg' (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMMFK9DX–January 13, 2018 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Zola, 47, lives with his mother and his brother (45) who is in a wheelchair. Zola creates and sells furniture, and with the small income he supports his mother and his handicaped brother. 'The government does not care about us. They have never done anything for the people living around here. I have stopped to vote for any politician. They are liars' (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMMFK9DA–January 13, 2018 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Thebo, 20, sits in front of his mud house. He dropped out of school and sells cannabis. He says: 'My friends who finished school are all without a job, or they have left to Johannesburg' (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMMFK9B5–January 13, 2018 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Kagiso, 35, sits in his mud house, which serves as a kitchen and a sleeping room for him and his two brothers. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMMFK9DD–January 13, 2018 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Thebo, 20, sits on his bed in his mud house. He dropped out of school and sells cannabis. He says: 'My friends who finished school are all without a job, or they have left to Johannesburg' (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMMFK9DK–January 13, 2018 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Martha, 67, stands in the kitchen of her small mud house. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMMFK9D6–January 12, 2018 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Thabo, 72, sits in his mud house and listens to the radio. He complains that there is nothing to do and that life is hard. The government has promised them all kinds of things, but has not delivered their promises..'We are not really living here. They have forgotten about us. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMMFK9C6–January 12, 2018 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Jake, 23, sits on his bed and smokes cannabis. He says: 'I have nothing to do all day. I have finished school, but for what? There are no jobs. I am bored, and if I stay at home all day I would become crazy. To keep myself busy I wake up in the morning, then go to town and push people's trollies outside the Spar supermarket. Then I come back home to the village and sell cannabis, and hang out with my friends. I want to find a job and do something meaningful with my life. But there is nothing. You have to be very lucky to find a job aro
RMMFK9D2–January 12, 2018 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Alcohol consumption at the Eastern Cape plays a big part of daily life. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMMFK9C1–January 12, 2018 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Luis, 14, sits on the bed in one of his family's mud houses, which he shares with his older brother and father. The blue round shaped house serves as a sleeping room, community area and as a kitchen. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMMFK9CE–January 12, 2018 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Jake, 23, sits on his bed and smokes cannabis. He says: 'I have nothing to do all day. I have finished school, but for what? There are no jobs. I am bored, and if I stay at home all day I would become crazy. To keep myself busy I wake up in the morning, then go to town and push people's trollies outside the Spar supermarket. Then I come back home to the village and sell cannabis, and hang out with my friends. I want to find a job and do something meaningful with my life. But there is nothing. You have to be very lucky to find a job aro
RMMFK9BX–January 12, 2018 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Family members, who live in the same household, sit together around a bed in the kitchen. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMMFK9CX–January 12, 2018 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - A father and heavy drinker, sits with his two suns Luis (14) and Malike (18) on the bed in their mud house. The blue round shaped house serves as a sleeping room, community area and as a kitchen. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMMFK9D1–January 12, 2018 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Alcohol consumption at the Eastern Cape plays a big part of daily life. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
RMMFK9CN–January 12, 2018 - Matatiele, Eastern Cape, South Africa - A father and heavy drinker, sits with his two suns Luis (14) and Malike (18) on the bed in their mud house. The blue round shaped house serves as a sleeping room, community area and as a kitchen. (Credit Image: © Stefan Kleinowitz via ZUMA Wire)
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