Gumbo Totem - what they represent

The Gumbo totem (cattle leg), they come from Gutu area in Masvingo, they’re the chiefs there and are believed to be the pioneers of the Gutu settlement Northeast City of Masvingo. They do not eat flesh from the trotters or legs of animals especially cattle as it is their totem. The name Chitovanedzevamwe/ meaning poaching from others simply tells how lustful they’re. They are always after other people’s women so are their females who boasts of their good looks and charming to lure other women’s lovers. Their population is not so big but scattered around.

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