TRADITIONAL IRON SMELTING BELLOWS
Bellows were regarded as the most important component in the work of African smelters and smiths. The iron-smelting process was widely referred to as ‘blowing the bellows’ and competent smiths were known as ‘men skilled in bellows’.
SOUTH AFRICA’S ENTRY INTO THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC AND THE BATTLE OF BANGUI (22-24 MARCH 2013)
The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not apply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
A Traditional Indonesian Dagger, The Kris
The kris (also spelled keris) is the national weapon of Indonesia and the oldest distinctive weapon in that culture. The kris can be traced historically through the carvings and base relief panels found throughout South East Asia.
CENTENARY OF THE DEMISE OF SAMMY MARKS
The centenary of the passing on of Sammy Marks was commemorated on 18 February 2020. The commemoration of his birth 176 years ago in 1844 will be celebrated on 11 July.
THE LUGER PISTOL: A CONQUEROR OF TWO WORLD WARS
The book “Band of Brothers” written by Stephen E Ambrose is based on interviews conducted with former members of E Company, 2nd Battalion and 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the American Army during World War II.
THE MAPIKO MASKS
The Mapiko masks are associated with the Makonde people of Mozambique and two were donated to the Department of Ethnology (of the former Transvaal Museum) by Mrs W. Parker in June 1944.
INNOVATIONS IN EDGED WEAPONS
Edged weapons were being developed in the form of handheld sharpened stones since long before we evolved into homo sapiens, but some of the prey they wanted to hunt was too fast, to wary of them, or too dangerous
PERUVIAN CHANCAY POTTERY COLLECTION
The Peruvian pots were discovered in a grave of a mummified woman found at Pachacamac (Temple of the Sun) in Peru.
MAJ MANDISA MFEKA VISITS THE MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM
The DITSONG National Museum of Military History was delighted to have Major Mandisa Mfeka as a guest on 1 August 2019.
Visit_Head
DITSONG: Museums of South Africa (DMSA) is a custodian of our cultural, natural and military history. DMSA aims to create a platform of celebration for women who have excelled in the Arts and Culture.