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BY Novieku Babatunde Adeola, 7:30am July 24, 2019,

8 traditional African visual markers of marital status before the advent of wedding rings

by Novieku Babatunde Adeola, 7:30am July 24, 2019,
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Zulu royalty_Photo: SPICE TV Africa

Zulu Headbands [Married Men]

The headband made of leopard skin is worn by married men. The leopard skin is also worn as a shirt by royals and chiefs. An average man wears leopard skin on his wedding day.

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A Zulu Bride and Groom_Photo: abgross.co.za

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