Eland
“Maita Shava, Mwendamberi. Maita vokwaGwenzi rakavita mambo, VeChitemberere. Maita Mvurayadzongwa Matangakunwa Shava yangu yiyi, Vari shure vanomwa mabvongwe, Varimberi vachinwa tsvene, Nyahunzvi, Shava yangu yiyi, Zvaitwa vari Tsonzo, Vana vaChikono chengwe VokwaZongororo kunava, Ariona ati rakafa, Zvaitwa veChitemberere, Vaera mhofu, VokwaMazurukuwanda, kurimugukwa, Maita VaKarimudunhu uchizvinwzira. Zvaitwa VaShava vana vaChivero, Aiwa zvaonekwa Mendamberi.”
The Shava Mwendamberi 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.”