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 totem Shava Mwendamberi is significant as a symbol of gentleness, strength, and ancestral connection among the Shona. It marks a specific eland- lineage, often linked to the VaHera people, and ties bearers to their ancestors, land, and clan identity. The name Mwendamberi sets this branch apart within the Shava totem and calls its holders to live with humility, responsibility, and respect for tradition.
Eland
Shava