The people of Namibia's eastern: Zambezi Region
A historical perspective
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Windhoek, Namibia
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Namibia’s eastern Zambesi Region, formerly known as East Caprivi, is home to the BaSubiya, BaYeyi, MaFwe, MaFwe-MaMbalangwe, HaMbujushu, MaTotela and Khwe people. Once dominated by foreign rulers such as the BaLozi and MaKololo, as well as several colonial powers, today they represent a unique cultural heritage shaped by their multi-faceted history. Various traditional crafts are still practiced and satisfy most basic needs. Many people also possess a profound knowledge of the indigenous plants that are utilised during building and manufacturing processes or in traditional healing practices. The Gondwana Collection is proud to introduce the first issue of the ‘Gondwana Heritage’ series, providing a compact introduction to this remote and lesser known part of Namibia, its people, history and heritage. It is the first published account of the superb crafts that have been produced by the people of the eastern Zambesi Region over generations.
