African tribes are of great interest to historians and researchers.In every corner of the continent, you can find a unique settlement.Each such tribe has its own history, traditions and culture.Some of them abandoned the comforts of civilization and continue to live in the bosom of the wild nature.Another group, by contrast, gradually attached to the modern way of being.
Makonde.These African tribes inhabit the southern part of Tanzania.Their settlements can be found in the northeast of Mozambique.Approximate population is about 700 thousand people.
This tribe has its own history.For three centuries, the people resisted the British and Portuguese colonizers who arrived in search of the treasures of Africa, ivory and slaves.In addition, the Makonde long enough to repel the attacks of warlike neighboring tribes.
All the warriors of the tribe - the courageous people who are not afraid of death.Their religion says that after the death of disembodied energy of the soul does not die, and transferred to another location.That is why the people trying to communicate with deceased friends and relatives, to respect their memory.
Makonde sculptors considered proficient.Their metal figurines can be seen in numerous exhibitions, as well as in private collections.
Nuba - wild African tribes, who number barely reaches 10 thousand people.This community is completely cut off from the outside world - is not taken the impact of foreign civilization.
Very interesting are their wedding traditions.Each year the festival is organized, that ends the traditional dancing girls.After each dance the female comes to his handpicked successor and demonstrates its interest, throwing a leg over his shoulder.Further there is sexual contact, which, incidentally, does not oblige the girl to marry.Even pregnancy and childbirth are not a reason for marriage.First, a man should build a house.If she agrees to move in with him, then after that they can sleep together.But there is one dish begin a year later - then the marriage is recognized legally.
Tuareg - African tribes who are considered descendants of the Berbers, who once inhabited North Africa.Today representatives of the peoples living on the territory of Niger, Mali, Algeria, Burkina Faso and Libya.Initially, the Tuareg led a nomadic way of life.But to date, only some of the representatives of the tribe continues to roam the Sahara.
Tradition African tribes is also quite interesting.For a start it is worth noting that this matriarchal tribes.Where women own the land and the values are the heads of the houses.They are choosing a husband.By the way, divorce is possible only at the request of the woman.Although Tuaregs profess the Muslim religion, polygamy is not welcome.
Society tribe has a very clear hierarchy.Purebred Tuareg considered elite estate.There are also marabouts (clerics), Doug (vassals of the Half-Blood) and white (servants).
Tuareg often called the most beautiful and proud tribe on the continent.Another characteristic feature - is only wearing a blue dress.Men are blind person, but women do not ever.
Mursi - the most aggressive African tribes with very interesting, sometimes brutal culture.Today they occupy part of Ethiopia.Where women wear the so-called lip discs.This "decoration" is considered to be protected against the ingress of evil spirits.
Another interesting tradition - is the application of the relief to the body tattoos or scars.First, the skin incision is made, and then rubbed into the dirt, poison, ash and even introducing insect larvae.Thus begins an inflammation of the skin quickly and scarring.By the way, these scars symbolize the courage of a warrior.
African tribes represent a real fount of interesting traditions.
