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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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African Arts: Bamana: the art of existence in Mali __ This article is a preview for an art exhibit. While the images have been removed, there is enough information in the text to make a look worth while if you are interested in some of the meaning and philosophy behind Bamana arts. - from findarticles.com - http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0438/is_4_34/ai_85031228Â
African Tribes - Bambara Culture - Mali __ A brief look at location, history, religion and daily life. - From africaguide.com - http://www.africaguide.com/culture/tribes/bambara.htm
The Bamana of Mali __ "The Bamana (the majority of the Bambara are Bamana) are characteristically tall and slim with fine features and a lighter skin than many of the surrounding tribes (Wassing 1968, p. 16) . They are a patrilineal society -- as are the Dogon, Fulani and other Mandingo groups of the region-- in which the bond with father and brothers determines the clan name given to the child, his education, heritage and succession" A good overview of the Bamana and a lot of other information about African people. - From princetonol.com - http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/bamana.htm
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Bamana People __ "The Bamana are members of the Mande culture, a large and
powerful group of peoples in western Africa. Kaarta and Segou are Bamana
city-states, which were established in the 17th century and continued to have
political influence throughout the western Sudan states into the 19th century."
You will find material related to history, political structure, religion,
culture and more. - From University of Iowa -
http://www.uiowa.edu/~africart/toc/people/Bamana.html
The Bamana Segou State __ Learn about the history of the Bamana State. "Although a Bamana state centered at the village of Ségou-Koro flourished briefly in the middle of the seventeenth century under the hunter and warrior Kaladian Coulibaly, it was his descendant Mamary Coulibaly, called Bitòn, who established a lasting polity in this region." The story begins in 1591. - illustrated - From The Metropolitan Museum of Art - http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/bama_1/hd_bama_1.htmÂ
Bambara __ "The Bambara are a large Mande racial group located mostly in the country of Mali. They are the largest and most dominant group in that country." An overview. - From Minnesota State University - http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/oldworld/africa/bambara.html
Bambara people __ Encyclopedic article with links to additional materials. - From wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bambara_people
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Bambara Language __ An encyclopedic entry. - From wikipedia -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bambara_languageÂ
Bambara masks __ A history and overview of Bambara ceremonial masks. - illustrated - From africaclub.com - http://www.africaclub.com/bambarai.htm
Category:Bamana people __ Index of Wikipedia articles related to the Bamana people. - From wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Bamana_people Â
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