Esther Mahlangu
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Esther Mahlangu

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What materials did Ndebele women use to decorate their houses?

  • Wood, metal, and plastic
  • Clay, cow dung, and natural materials (correct)
  • Stone, cement, and artificial colors
  • Paint and synthetic materials
  • How did Ndebele women create their designs on the houses?

  • Using modern paintbrushes
  • Using stencils and stamps
  • Using fingers, as brushes were unknown (correct)
  • Using traditional brushes made of animal hair
  • What was Esther Mahlangu's mother occupied with?

  • Modern art and sculpture
  • Farming and agriculture
  • Traditional wall painting and beadwork (correct)
  • Cooking and cleaning
  • Where was Esther Mahlangu born?

    <p>On a farm near Middelburg in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the houses of Ndebele women like during winter?

    <p>Decorated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ndebele Women's Decorative Houses

    • Ndebele women used natural materials such as earth, grass, and cow dung to decorate their houses.
    • They created their designs on the houses using their fingers, using bold geometric patterns and vibrant colors.
    • Esther Mahlangu's mother was occupied with decorating their home with traditional Ndebele designs.
    • Esther Mahlangu was born in 1935 in Middleburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa.
    • During winter, the houses of Ndebele women were often smeared with a mixture of cow dung and water to protect them from the cold.

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    Test your knowledge of Esther Mahlangu's art and life with this quiz. Explore her use of natural pigments and cow dung on canvas, as well as her bridged decorated gateway and the significance of her cultural heritage.

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