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African History Glossary - Zulu Terms - Headressess - iNdwa
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• isiCoco/iziCoco
• iGwalagwala
• iNdwa
• iNtshe
• uPhaphe/oPhaphe
• iPhovela/amaPhovela
• umQhele/imiQhele
• iSakabuli
 
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• Glossary of Zulu Terms
• A Short Note About Zulu Nouns
 

iNdwa - Zulu name for the Blue Crane, which has long (roughly 8 inches), graceful slate-grey tail feathers. A single feather was used at the front of the umqhele headress, or one was placed on either side. Mainly used by higher ranking warriors.
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