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The peoples of Africa are often described in terms of their ethnic background or their languages. There are several thousand ethnic groups in Africa, ranging in physical stature from the short Pygmies to the tall Maasai, each with its own cultural traditions. Here are only a few of them.
Akan  Akuapem  Akye  Anyi  Aowin  Asante  Babanki  Baga  Bali  Bamana  Bamileke Bamum  Bangubangu  Bangwa  Baule  Beembe  Bembe  Berber  Bidyogo  Bobo  Bushoong  Bwa  Chokwe  Dan  Diamande  Dogon  Eket  Fang  Fante  Fon  Frafra  Fulani  Hausa  Hemba  Holoholo  Ibibio  Idoma  Igbira  Igbo  Ijo  Kabre  Karagwe  Kassena  Katana  Kom  Kongo  Kota  Kuba  Kusu  Kwahu  Kwere
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Please note: Some of the peoples and associations presented here are so closely related that more than one topic heading may apply. For example, The Akan people are given a page of their own, yet the Asante ( Ashanti ) are also an Akan people, as are the Akuapem. So, a full search for the 'Akan' may involve looking at pages dedicated to sub-groups as well. Some sub-group pages may contain only a link or two, but they are still part of a much larger picture. You will find a similar relationship among some of other peoples listed here. This is a case where a little advanced knowledge of the subject may be an advantage when using these pages. |
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BAULE: African Art/Western Eyes __ Information about an exhibit of Baule art with references to history and culture. Plug-in needed to view the images. - illustrated - from Smithsonian Museum of African Art - http://www.nmafa.si.edu/exhibits/baule/baule.htmÂ
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Baule Mask Tribal Art sculpture and History __ "There are two forms of masks
namely animal and human and or both. It is not uncommon for other human masks to
have an animal attribute, or a human figure as a crest. Human masks are crafted
and used only by men to make contact with Gu, ruler of the world." History and
culture. - illustrated - From rebirth.co.za -
http://www.rebirth.co.za/baule_tribal_history.htm
Baule People __ "The Baule belong to the Akan peoples who inhabit Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. Three hundred years ago the Baule people migrated westward from Ghana when the Asante rose to power. The tale of how they broke away from the Asante has been preserved in their oral traditions." You will find material related to history, culture, religion, political structure, art and more. - From University of Iowa - http://www.uiowa.edu/~africart/toc/people/Baule.html
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