Eland
“Maita Mhiza, Zvaitwa Nhuka. Maita Mukonde wangu uyu, Vamugurirambebzu vava, Vasingabati mbezhu neshangwa. Maita Mhizha yangu yiyi, Mupaya ,waMabweadziva, Vakadzivira Dziumbabwe kwaMwari. Maita vari Bvumbura, Awa zvanoekwa Shava yangu yiyi.”
The totem unites the clan, reminding bearers that their identity and dignity are tied to both the animal and the shared history of those who carry the name.
“The cultural wisdom of the totem Shava Mhizha focuses on strength, endurance, and self-reliance like the eland. It teaches calm firmness, hard work, protection of family and land, respect for elders and ancestors, unity in the clan, and living with dignity.”
Eland
Shava
“The cultural wisdom of the totem Shava Mhizha focuses on strength, endurance, and self-reliance like the eland. It teaches calm firmness, hard work, protection of family and land, respect for elders and ancestors, unity in the clan, and living with dignity.”