Invoking the female vhusha ceremony and the struggle for identity and security in Tshiendeulu, Venda

Journal of Contemporary African Studies

Volumn 15, Issue 1, 1997, Pages 87-106

  Jeannerat, Caroline F ^a  

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EID: 5544252548     PISSN: 02589001     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02589009708729604     Document Type: Article

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