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Xhosa male initiate with white face paint and vial with magic potion in Knysna, South Africa

Young Xhosa initiate, who is going through the traditional Xhosa male initiation rite, in Knysna, South Africa, in December 2006. He has been circumcised and is now spending a month in seclusion in a special initiation camp. His face is painted white to ward off attacks by witches and a vial with magic potion around his neck offers extra protection.

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Young Xhosa initiate, who is going through the traditional Xhosa male initiation rite, in Knysna, South Africa, in December 2006. He has been circumcised and is now spending a month in seclusion in a special initiation camp. His face is painted white to ward off attacks by witches and a vial with magic potion around his neck offers extra protection.