Africa and its inhabitants . 1. finds that both in its roots and syntax it Is fimdamentally connected with Mandin-gan. According to their traditions, they formerly held extensive sway on thebanks of the Niger; but in any case they have certainly occupied the Senegalbasin long before the arrival of the other Mandingoes and Bambaras. Scattered In small isolated groups throughout Scncgambia, the Sarakolt^s arefound In most compact masses along both banks of the Senegal between Bafulabeand Bakel. Considerably smaller than the Sereivs and Wolofs, they arc still tallerthan the Fulahs, but of less gr
Africa and its inhabitants . 1. finds that both in its roots and syntax it Is fimdamentally connected with Mandin-gan. According to their traditions, they formerly held extensive sway on thebanks of the Niger; but in any case they have certainly occupied the Senegalbasin long before the arrival of the other Mandingoes and Bambaras. Scattered In small isolated groups throughout Scncgambia, the Sarakolt^s arefound In most compact masses along both banks of the Senegal between Bafulabeand Bakel. Considerably smaller than the Sereivs and Wolofs, they arc still tallerthan the Fulahs, but of less graceful carriage. The complexion is a dark chestnut, THE SAEAKOLI^S. US inclining to red, and according to Tautain the true meaning of Serekhulle ia redmen. The facial prognathism is very maVkcd, and they arc further distinguishedby a retreating brow, slightly prominent cheek-bones, short thick nose, recedingchin, woolly but not curly hair. Most of the women dress their hair in the formof a helmet, elegantly interwoven with glas
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