Sali - CHARCOAL (THE REMNANTS) The model which Stayt (1931 :117) described as sali, I found to be called phuse. Sali was a clay model of a small earthenware dish (tshidongo), on which the master placed different coloured seeds - white maize (mavhele matshena), red (gororo), black ( ), green (lukalwe), and hard brown (mutonga) maize. It was called more specifically tshidongo tsho sala shubini (a small earthenware dish was left in the ruin of a deserted home). Lesson Apart from the usual colour symbolism, the red seeds were said to symbolize in particular the women of Tshivhula, and the white the people of Tshipokonyole. Similarly, if the seeds of coracan grass (mufhoho) and millet (matulwi or makhaha) are used, they represent respectively Tshivhase and Ramabulana, two most important Venda chiefs who founded dynasties; and seeds of another kind of millet (luvhele) represent the people of Mutele, from the dry parts of eastern Vendaland. This appears to be a practical lesson about the crops that are grown in different parts, especially for making sacrificial beer.    Mulayo  270 Tshidongo tsho sala shubini a small earthenware dish was left in the ruin of a deserted home: Mavhudzi human hair.  To return, click 'Back' in the browser. Next