Young Xhosa initiate, who is going through the traditional Xhosa male initiation rite, in Knysna, South Africa

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Young Xhosa initiate, who is going through the traditional Xhosa male initiation rite, in Knysna, Garden Route Area, 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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Size: 3680px × 5549px
Location: Khayalethu South, Knysna, Western Cape Province, South Africa
Photo credit: © Anders Ryman / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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