Two young Xhosa, who have recently become men by going through the traditional Xhosa male initiation rite

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Two young Xhosa, who have recently become men by going through the traditional Xhosa male initiation rite, are going for a walk in Khayalethu South Township, Knysna, South Africa, in December, 2006. As signs of their manhood they are wearing red facial paint, long trousers, a shirt, a jacket and a cap, and, following local customs, they will continue to do so for about six months.

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Size: 5447px × 3633px
Location: Khayalethu South Township, Knysna, Western Cape Province, South Africa
Photo credit: © Anders Ryman / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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