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Africa, African Anthropology - General Resources


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By peoples A through K  go to L through Z









Fula people __ "The Fula is an ethnic group of people spread over many countries in West Africa, from Mauritania in the northwest to Cameroon in the east. In Nigeria, others, and literature, usually calls them Fulani." An encyclopedic article with links to related materials. - From Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fulani 

Fulani __ An overview of Fulani history and culture. "The Fulani people of West Africa are the largest nomadic group in the world." - illustrated - From The Africa Guide - http://www.africaguide.com/culture/tribes/fulani.htm

Fulani People __ "Fulani are a nomadic peoples who have been influential in regional politics, economics, and histories throughout western Africa for over a thousand years. They played a significant role in the rise and fall of the Mossi states in Burkina and also contributed to the migratory movements of people southward through Niger and Nigeria into Cameroon. They were also responsible for introducing and spreading Islam throughout much of western Africa." You will find material relating to history, political structure, art and more. - From University of Iowa - http://www.uiowa.edu/~africart/toc/people/Fulani.html

Wodhaabhe Pastoral Fulani __ An overview of Fulani history and culture. "The diverse Fulani people are scattered all around the West African Savannnah belt. This area sits between Senegambia and the French Equatorial Africa. It has been roughly estimated that there are over six million people who consider themselves Fulani, and or that speak the Fulani language." - From Minnesota State University - http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/oldworld/africa/fulani.html



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