Kpelle

Africahorticulturalists
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The Kpelle are the largest ethnic group in the West African country of Liberia and a significant group in neighboring Guinea. Kpelle economic life revolves primarily around rice cultivation and it is a major focus of their life. They also grow a variety of other crops and depend on gathering, fishing and hunting for food. Associations are very important in Kpelle life. The most important are the secret societies, including Poro (for men) and Sande (for women) which have religious, political, legal and social functions.

Identifier
Region
  • Africa
Subregion
  • Western Africa
Subsistence Type
  • horticulturalists
Samples
Countries
  • Guinea
  • Liberia
  • Sierra Leone
  • Togo
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