From the Congo to the Niger and the Nile : an account of The German Central African expedition of 1910-1911 . 110. Massa women. , : tfe*$ ?1 - ? •• *-^^ 111. Bana farmstead near 112. The Mao-Kebbi. TO GARUA VIA LAI 111 somewhat precarious. Before leaving, I offered alarge reward for the capture of one of these animals,but nothing came of it. The manners and customs of the Mundangs resemblethose of the neighbouring tribes. Their principaloccupation is agriculture, but they also fish. Theycultivate peas and beans, potatoes and nuts, as wellas the various varieties of durra. Cattle rearing
From the Congo to the Niger and the Nile : an account of The German Central African expedition of 1910-1911 . 110. Massa women. , : tfe*$ ?1 - ? •• *-^^ 111. Bana farmstead near 112. The Mao-Kebbi. TO GARUA VIA LAI 111 somewhat precarious. Before leaving, I offered alarge reward for the capture of one of these animals,but nothing came of it. The manners and customs of the Mundangs resemblethose of the neighbouring tribes. Their principaloccupation is agriculture, but they also fish. Theycultivate peas and beans, potatoes and nuts, as wellas the various varieties of durra. Cattle rearing isalso an important industry. The Mundang burial ceremonies are rich have a long, rectangular grave, but the poorare put into a round hole. A man is placed on hisleft side in a squatting posture, with his head point-ing to the North, and his hands folded above it. Awoman is placed in a similar position, but on her rightside. Wailing is an important part of the ceremonial,and is kept up for several days ; it may even last ayear with intervals of rest. Great feasting and carous-ing takes place in honour of the dead ; millet beer,which is called pipi, flows freely
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