A Zulu kraal on the Umgaki River in Natal, 1849 (lithograph)

The scene depicts a Zulu kraal on the Umgaki River in Natal, with huts encircling a central cattle-fold. It's morning, around ten o'clock, as a boy milks a cow into wooden jars. After milking, the contents are poured into calabashes with acidic curd to create 'thick milk,' a staple food. Cattle are guided into the kraal by a shrill whistle. Zulus adorn favored cattle with ear and dewlap modifications. A group of Zulu sheep, distinct from European breeds, is observed. Ornamental shield-sticks and an Induna's flag decorate the kraal. Zulus meticulously groom themselves before festivities, emphasizing bead arrangements and hair styling. DISCLAIMER: THIS DIGITIZED RESOURCE CONTAINS COLONIAL-ERA MATERIALS WITH POTENTIALLY OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE AND ATTITUDES. APPROACH WITH HISTORICAL CONTEXT AND DISCRETION