Ceremonial axes served the function of a status symbol: a symbol of political and religious power. They differ from ordinary axes in that they had different blade types, and usually with blunt edges. Some axes were produced with two blades. The handles were carefully crafted and usually incorporated a female head…
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Zambia Philately: Cookson’s Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus cooksoni)
Cookson’s wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus cooksoni) is a subspecies of the blue wildebeest that is native to the Luangwa Valley of the Luangwa River, Zambia. It has a bigger body and horns compared to other subspecies of the blue wildebeest. Postcards 1969 – SAPRA Studio (RZ Series/Type 1) No.1-49 References Wikipedia:…
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The Zambia National Dance Troupe was created to provide public rituals of national unity. It was created not long after independence in 1964 by Zambia’s Department of Cultural Services. Under the direction of Edwin Manda, dances were provided not only to tourists, but also Zambians. By the 1980’s the dance…
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The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large cat native to Africa. It is the fastest land animal, capable of running at 80 to 98 km/h (50 to 61 mph); as such, it has evolved specialized adaptations for speed, including a light build, long thin legs and a long tail. Its…
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View More Zambia Philately: Surface Rates (1964-1969)Zambia Philately: Luvale
The Luvale people are a Bantu ethnic group found in north-western Zambia and south-eastern Angola. They are closely related to the Lunda and Ndembu to the northeast, but they also share cultural similarities to the Kaonde to the east, and to the Chokwe and Luchazi, important groups of eastern Angola.…
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The Lunda (Balunda, Luunda, Ruund) are a Bantu ethnic group that originated in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo along the Kalanyi River and formed the Kingdom of Lunda in the 17th century under their ruler, Mwata Yamvo or Mwaant Yav, with their capital at Musumba.From there…
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The Nsenga are a Bantu ethnic tribe of Zambia and Mozambique. In Zambia, they are found in two districts of Eastern province namely Nyimba and Petauke. They are well known for their culture and artwork which includes bead work and basketry. They also grow groundnuts, maize, millet and sorghum for…
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