Zebra
“Maita Mbizi, Mwaita Chiwara, Njuma yerenje,Mashongera. Hekani vene veChirovarova, Vakabva Marenje. Mwaita Tembo Shumba, Zvaitwa Murori ,Musimira,Maruki. Mwazviita Mupiyaniswa, Magunde avasikana, Wazviita Mbizi yokwaChikanga. Totenda vaChifambausiku,Tendai waMutasa, Muzungu,Mutarukwa, Mushambadzi wamachira, Chitendera chamambo change chichi, Mbizi yakashonga mikonde savakadzi . Maita Shumba Tembo WaSenwa avet Gorongozi, Mwaita vari Makarati, Vari Maenje,Guruuswa Tatenda VaMoyo , Zvaitwa Dhuve rangu riri, Rine makwapa makwapa, Hekani vaChikanga, Mbizi Chiverekete. Mwaita Shumba yepasi. Mwaita Zenze,Romo, Kukwa kwe Binga zuva ninoora. Mwaita vari kuGwara,Mahwemachena, Zvaitwa vari kuTsoka, Vari Chirovarova neMahwemasimike. Maita Chihwa ,Shumba yevese, Maita henyu vari kuChai,Mahwemanyoro, Aiwazvaitwa Dehwerembizi ,Gakangoma, Zvaitwa Samaita.”
It signifies strong leadership, bravery, and pride, often referred to as the 'Zebra-Lion' or 'Hornless beast of the wilderness'. The totem is deeply respected as a symbol of power, with praise poems honoring the clan's heritage and guiding social conduct.
“The cultural wisdom of Tembo Shumba Samaita speaks of combining the zebra's grace and unity with the lion's courage and leadership, calling for strength with humility, protection of family and land, respect for ancestors, and living in harmony and pride within the Mutasa-linked lineage.”
Zebra
Tembo
“The cultural wisdom of Tembo Shumba Samaita speaks of combining the zebra's grace and unity with the lion's courage and leadership, calling for strength with humility, protection of family and land, respect for ancestors, and living in harmony and pride within the Mutasa-linked lineage.”