Pygmies

Pygmay


The physical structure and also a comparison between many of common behaviors of man and chimpanzees are clear indication of a close relationship between the two
Inside the “Ituri” forests we noticed a huge pile of skeleton bones of gorillas, chimpanzees and different monkeys which had been hunted by poisonous spears of Pygmies men.
Pygmies
Prior to the puberty festivities for the girls, the men had left for hunting, and at the end of the day, returned with a number of hunted monkeys, chimpanzees and turtles. That night there was a variety of food on the tablecloth.
Pygmies
Pygmies
After the teeth of the young pygmies girl were sharpened by the chief of the tribe, men and women started dancing while excitement of members of the families grow gradually. The fascinating rhythm of drums together with clapping hands enhanced enthusiasm to such an extent that it encouraged more people to come for dancing. It continued up to the dawn.
Pygmies
Prior to the puberty festivities for the girls, the men had left for hunting, and at the end of the day, returned with a number of hunted monkeys, chimpanzees and turtles. That night there was a variety of food on the tablecloth.
Pygmies
According to the old tradition, the chief of the Pygmies is sharpening the front teeth of young girls and boys in triangular shape. This would be an indication of puberty and physical and moral maturity of the young people showing that they have entered a new stage of life. Meanwhile, sharpening teeth is also a permit for marriage of the young people. The pygmies live in Ituri forest, in Central Africa.
According to the old tradition, the chief of the Pygmies is sharpening the front teeth of young girls and boys in triangular shape. This would be an indication of puberty and physical and moral maturity of the young people showing that they have entered a new stage of life. Meanwhile, sharpening teeth is also a permit for marriage of the young people. The pygmies live in Ituri forest, in Central Africa.
In their adventurous journey, Omidvar brothers also recorded genuine music of the tribal people in remote areas of the world. Here they are recording a highly rhythmic music of the pygmies.
The average height of the pygmies in Central Africa is about 135 cm.
Prior to the puberty festivities for the girls, the men had left for hunting, and at the end of the day, returned with a number of hunted monkeys, chimpanzees and turtles. That night there was a variety of food on the tablecloth.
Pygmies
After the teeth of the young pygmies girl were sharpened by the chief of the tribe, men and women started dancing while excitement of members of the families grow gradually. The fascinating rhythm of drums together with clapping hands enhanced enthusiasm to such an extent that it encouraged more people to come for dancing. It continued up to the dawn.
Houses of the Pygmies are usually round in shape and made of tree branches and leaves. The residents of these houses occasionally change the entrance door in order to confuse the malicious ghosts from entering their lodging.

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