backround
Where was Fang originally located exactly?
Nobody completely knows
what countries are the Fang tribe from
Gabon, Equatorial, Guinea, and Cameroon.
What gender is the main ancestor of lineage
Male
What type of spiritual forces to fang believe in?
Good and Bad
What is a neck ring made out of?
Copper Alloy
What is Fang's population?
800,000 people
what are some physical features of Fang land
rolling hills, extensive river systems, and lush vegetation.
Who is responsible for planting crops
The wives
How many wives can a man have
as many as he can afford
What does a neck ring represent
The neck rings were made as a sign of marriage
In what World war did fang divide in two?
World war 1
what was Fang's most used resource?
timber
Who is elected to the family head if the family head dies.
The oldest male in the family
What religion does Fang practice
Christian
how many matched are in the match box
SIX
What two places had influence on Fang?
West Africa, and Europe
overall what are the main resources of Fang
timber, fertile soil, and waterways
were men normally richer if they had many wives
Yes
How does the leader inherit there spot?
Each village has a leader who has inherited his position based on his relationship to the founding family of that village.
what was one of the things people used matches for?
storytellings, represent lost ancestors, religious ceremonies
Who was Fang's first president?
Francisco Macias Nguema
what were ALL the things the Fang people used timber for
building homes, and tools, and creating wood sculptures.
The Father
What happens if a women failed to have a child
She would be divorced immediately
what is the shield for?
protection