Mungure’s Family – Orpah Mungure – A 2577
1. Mrs. Mungure is holding the new baby while Yollanda is very happy to see the new baby. She has a cup of maheu (a homebrewed nonalcoholic drink).
2. Her daughter-in-law is fetching some water from a shallow well. She is making the ring to put on her head to carry the pot.
3. Mrs. Mungure is washing some clothes.
4. Ambuya (grandmother) is talking to her grandchild Ruwarashe. Ruwarashe is saying to her grandmother, “I am going to play fish-fish (jump rope) with my friends, Gogo (granny).” Gogo is sewing a pitikoti (petticoat).
5. Sekuru (grandfather) and Gogo are dancing after drinking seven days beer (homemade traditional beer).
6. Mrs. Mungure is cooking a big pot of sadza (thick porridge).
This story was handwritten by the artist. The original is tucked into a pocket hidden in the appliqué. (approx. 2' x 3', khaki & black)
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