Flat roofed dwelling, built by Basotho farmers near Bloemfontein. Some examples often decorated the corners and the entrance with small decorated pediments. Decoration is done by woman using natural clay and lime wash.
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South Sotho dwellings
Franco Frescura collection
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Franco Frescura collection
South African History Online. (2011, March 28). South Sotho dwellings. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/I-0044985
South African History Online (2011) 'South Sotho dwellings', South African History Online, 28 March. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/I-0044985 (Accessed: 6 September 2026).
South African History Online, South Sotho dwellings [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/I-0044985, (accessed 6 September 2026).
"South Sotho dwellings." South African History Online, 28 Mar. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/I-0044985. Accessed 6 Sept. 2026.
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