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The Role of Elders

In Shona society, older women are particularly revered, even as all elders are held in deep respect. They teach children, advise in marital matters and consult with the spirit world to determine the first sowing of seed. They record history and bless a newly born child. After death, they continue to guide the family.
Sculptures at the Chicago Botanic Garden:
Returning
to Sekura
 S. Mubayi
Chief Chirorodziwa
 H. Mariga
The Elders
E. Masaya
Woman
of Wisdom
 N. Mukomberanwa
Chief Consults
with Chapungu
B. Kapeta
Keeping
the History
 A. Nyanhongo
The Bira
S. Chikwanda
Traditional
Healer
S. Mubayi
Aunt Admonishing
Child
R. Ndandarika
Chief's Advisor
J. Mutasa

















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