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Old 3rd May 2007, 05:08 PM   #1
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Saying Nguni is probably the best way to describe everything in the region.

http://countrystudies.us/south-africa/46.htm

Kind of like saying it's Scot when you don't know if its Mcleod or Nicholson.
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Old 3rd May 2007, 05:31 PM   #2
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You could fit a Lot of Scotlands in SA with Nguni up to the lakes.
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Old 16th August 2007, 03:02 PM   #3
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Here are some pictures of the original collector

the first was taken in 1905

The second in 1925 -- far right

the last in 1963. -- right
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Old 16th August 2007, 04:37 PM   #4
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Very touching Bill and I am not joking this time . Just because a piece is clean and complete with very little ware does not mean it is not old.
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