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G6 Culture and Visuals: Tribal Masks: Pygmy Tribe

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The Pygmy People
The Baka traditionally live in single family huts called mongulu, made of branches and leaves and built predominantly by women
African Pygmies
Pygmies are a large group made up of several smaller tribes.

Pygmy People
Virtually all Pygmy peoples are hunters and gatherers, practicing neither agriculture nor cattle raising.
Traditions, Lifestyle and Religion
Still leading a primitive life, Pygmies spend most of their time hunting in the deep forests and gathering fruit plants.