5 Questions
What materials did Ndebele women use to decorate their houses?
Clay, cow dung, and natural materials
How did Ndebele women create their designs on the houses?
Using fingers, as brushes were unknown
What was Esther Mahlangu's mother occupied with?
Traditional wall painting and beadwork
Where was Esther Mahlangu born?
On a farm near Middelburg in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
What were the houses of Ndebele women like during winter?
Decorated
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.
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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