Ivory Coast
The power of the Anyi tribe Komian priestesses of the Ivory Coast
The Anyi tribe of the Ivory Coast use the word ‘Komian’ to refer to those people, mainly women, who have been initiated to communicate with the world of spirits. According to tradition, the Anyi tribe Komian priestesses of the Ivory Coast also play the role of healers, resolve conflicts and enthrone the king or tribal chief.
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The Hakaona tribe of Angola, “the black Himba”
They are mainly goat shepherds, their heads of cattle being a marker of social status. They tend to take charge of the herds of the Himba as a sign of social submission. The Hakaona men are renowned traditional doctors and the women are valued as excellent craftswoman. The women wear a striking headdress and they usually removed some of the lower teeths.
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The Gypsies or Khana Badosh of Pakistan, the landless people
Gypsies or Khana Badosh often set up their mobile camps on the outskirts of big cities like Peshawar, Lahore and Sukur. They are considered great artisans for their skills in weaving and making metal jewelry. They are also excellent dancers and musicians.
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The Walé women of the D. R. of Congo
After being mothers for the first time, the young women of the Ntombe and Ngombe tribes (originating from the region of Ecuador in the D. R. of Congo) become Walé (women who breastfeed) and begin a life of seclusion in which they will spend several years dedicating themselves exclusively to the care of their children.
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The Mentawai, the flower men tribe of Indonesia
The Mentawai is a tribe native to the Mentawai Islands, off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. This group is made up of about 64,000 individuals spread over different islands, highlighting the island of Siberut, northern Pagai and southern Pagai and the island of Sipura.
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