Ecz Silozi grade 12 gce 2016 paper 2
KALULO YAPILI: Toloka ka Silozi [20]
BUSHMEN
While the men were away, the women and children began preparing themselves for the feast that usually followed the hunters’ return. Mufukunyama had been away the whole day hunting. He never returned empty handed on such trips.
The women used black soil to decorate their faces. This was done very carefully and the designs were changed for each person. Since Bushmen have no mirrors, ach one had his painting done by someone else.
Nkwakunhe small gir! was pleased to have her face decorated. All the family members looked different and excited. There was going to be roast meat for dinner, they had not had anything as food for a long time.
By late afternoon the men were back led by Mufukunyama, the headman. Sometimes it takes several days for them to track and kill an animal. This time they had done it in less than a day. The boys brought firewood too. Soon the fire was blazing. The mfesLcooked and a delicious smell crept over the camp, the dancing began.
