It is a of the driest regions in the world. Many people know them by photo, but don't know where they are from. There are few records about the life of the mumuílas, but what is known is that as a natural aesthetic they use breasts exposed, necklaces and very colorful fabrics, very normal in Africa, in general, the use of colors. According to reports, these women are cattle breeders and it is from them that they derive their sources of income.
Which for many is strange, like not taking a shower like people, for them the ritual with cow's milk and dung is normal, and, even with these materials, they take advantage of it for another use: passing it through the hair so that it stays with an exotic appearance.
Another curiosity is related to the rings that make up their clothes. These accessories are used by mumuilas because they also have to do with their marital relationship.
In the Mumuíla tribe, the practice of polygamy among community members. Just like in the Mucubal tribe, a man can also have as many women as he wants. However, this is only possible if he proves that he has sufficient financial conditions to maintain his wives. And his power of wealth is proven by the amount of cattle he possess. But it has to be everything they want, it really has to be rich. Between all, the eldest is the administrative responsible for her husband's fortune and this This is what justifies her having more accessories on her neck, legs and feet. You Necklaces are like a wedding ring, synonymous with commitment.
If we differentiate here by the color of the ring and which hand the person is wearing, in the village women mumuíla They are distinguished by whether they are married or not by their adornments. The master authority of the community is called Soba Grande. His figure is very important and respected in the tribe. He is the leader spiritual and the prefect of the group, he commands and dismantles, marries, leaves, authorizes land appropriation, etc.
Source: CoracãoAfricano
Notes and corrections:
According to Carlos BumbaIt is not true that the great soba dismantles and leaves home, on the other hand, the maximum authority is the Ohamba and not the soba (this is the continuation of the sepoy). (Observation sent via whatsapp)
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