Eland
“Maita Shava, Mazarura, Mwana waRwizi Mukonde, VeMadzure, Muti mutema Chitungwiza, Maita Mazarura, Mukombe wendye, Vokwanyangenyange, Vakanyanga churu namate, VokwalMuchenje wachuru, Vari Madzure mukonde, Aiwa zvaitwa Mazarura, Mwana waRwizi”
The Shava Mazarura totem holds deep cultural significance in Shona tradition. Known as Eland in English, this totem represents the spiritual connection between the Shava clan and their ancestral heritage.
“In Shona culture, totems serve as spiritual guardians and symbols of identity, connecting each person to their ancestors and defining their place within the community.”
Eland
Shava
“The totem is not just a name, but a sacred connection to our ancestors, a reminder of our responsibilities, and a guide for our conduct in life.”