Ngbandi -- Encyclopædia Britannica from the art, African article The ngbaka and Ngbandi are the peoples whose of Liberia are classified into three major groups the indigenous people, http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9055644?hook=226677
The Lightspan Network - Sw indigenous peoples Index. Aborigines of Australia General Resources Chile EcuadorGeneral Resources peoples of the Mukogodo Mumuye Munyoyaya ngbaka, Nkanu Nubi http://www.lightspan.com/common/studyweb/sw.asp?target=http://www.studyweb.com/H
The Colonial State to gain military superiority over the indigenous population of however, such as theNgbandi, ngbaka, Banda, and the great diversity among the peoples and their http://www.congo2000.net/english/history/kingdom.html
Zaire - A Country Study three major ethnic groups, namely the Ngbandi, the ngbaka, and the The Kongo peoples;The Significance of Ethnic Identification; indigenous SOCIAL SYSTEMS; http://countries4.tripod.com/cZaire1.htm
Extractions: Figure 4. Provinces at Independence, 1960 In the welter of political formations that appeared after the Belgian declaration of January 13, 1959, at least one partÍÍÍÍy stood as the standard-bearer of pan-territorial nationalist aspirations: the Congolese National Movement (Mouvement National Congolais MNC). Technically, the MNC was formed in August 1956. Its declared objective was to "pursue the political emancipation of the Congo," while fostering among its members "a consciousness of their national unity and responsibilities." Although the party never disavowed its commitment to national unity, not until the arrival of Patrice Lumumba in Léopoldville in 1958 did it enter its militant phase. There can be little doubt that the MNC owed a great deal of its success to Lumumba's charisma, to his uncanny ability to galvanize crowds, never more impressive than when venting the collective grievances of his followers against Belgian colonialism. His undeniable talent as a political organizer and an activist, coupled with his passionate commitment to the idea of a united Congo perhaps reflective of his Tetela origins, the Tetela being a relatively small group located in Kasaiwere critical factors as well behind the rapid extension of the MNC in at least four of the Belgian Congo's six provinces (see
Extractions: This is an excellent example of a figurative staff made for a Lobi male elder living in Burkina Faso. The carving shows a wide-eyed, nude, young female at the top and, below her, a twisting serpent, a symbol of protection in most traditional African cultures. The curved grip, recalling an umbrella handle, shows this stick has some colonial European influence. In excellent condition, it measures 35"L. Circa 1950. The ovoid-shaped hat, made of the owner's hair clippings mixed with a resinous, organic binder pasted onto a textile, then carefully covered with brass sheeting, showing a fine, softly worn patina overall. Although worn by a male of mature age, the top of this headpiece recalls the shape of female genitalia. From the Lotuxo people of Sudan, Africa. Mid 20th century and in very fine condition. 10"L x 7.50"W. A fine,unique, sturdy example of a Nupe wedding seating, this 4-legged stool exhibits classic features(zig-zag patterns) alongside unusual characteristics (the shape is typically circular for such tapered leg stools). Considered a 'prestige' object, this seat dates to the mid 20th century. From central Nigeria. 17.50"L x 10"H. Excellent condition.
AFRICAN FILMS AND AUDIO CDs language among the indigenous Arawaks. By the late 1800s, the Garifuna were rhythms of the Ashanti, Ga, Fanti, Ewe and Dagomba peoples of africa. http://www.nevada.edu/~gbp/media-africa.html
Extractions: The Sultan's Burden [Filmakers Library, video, 50min., 1/2" $295; Sultan Issa Maigari ruler of northern Cameroon privince of Adamawa, served by liveried bodyguard of servants and slaves, lives in extraordinary thatched palace with harem of wives and concubines and thirty children. Filmed as the first democratic elections in Cameroon were about to be held. DT578.4 .M33] GHANA
SIL Bibliography Notes On Literacy ngbaka adult literacy program in northwestern Zaire. . Predictable books forpreliterate peoples. . Excerpts from the manual for indigenous editors (translated http://www.ethnologue.org/show_serial.asp?name=Notes on Literacy
WMI Catalouge musicians who fuse elements of indigenous traditions with BandaLinda, Gbaya, AkaPygmies, ngbaka-lullabies, war Secret Society of the Luvale People of Central http://heartheworld.org/ShoppingCart/Catalogue.asp?Action=Sort&Sort=Region&View=
Baroda Bible Club 63,000; Nzakara 54,000; Maba 44,000; Pana 36,000; ngbaka 31,000; Kaba 8. Bibletranslation only four indigenous languages (the trade 9. Unreached peoples. http://barodabibleclub.org/prayer/daily/mar/25.html
Extractions: Other 0.8%. Mainly French. Literacy 40%, but 73% of population have not had any formal schooling. Official languages: French, Sango, the latter a trade language used by most of the population. All languages 94. Languages with Scriptures 5Bi 4NT 5por. Cities Capital: Bangui 597,000. Urbanization 41%. Economy Underdeveloped subsistence economy due to poor communications with distant seaports. Diamonds and other gemstones are the main exports. Unemployment 30%. Foreign debt/person $264. Income/person $760 (3.6% of USA). Politics One-party or military governments 1981-87. A gradually developing multi-party democracy since then.
Vintage Arts, Regional Art, African, Artifacts On Trocadero for details, indigenous Fine Arts 941224-0440 sold, thank you for your patronage!A Portuguese helmet currency from the ngbaka people of DR Congo, africa. http://trocadero.com/directory/Vintage_Arts:Regional_Art:African:Artifacts.html
Extractions: This is an excellent example of a figurative staff made for a Lobi male elder living in Burkina Faso. The carving shows a wide-eyed, nude, young female at the top and, below her, a twisting serpent, a symbol of protection in most traditional African cultures. The curved grip, recalling an umbrella handle, shows this stick has some colonial European influence. In excellent condition, it measures 35"L. Circa 1950. The ovoid-shaped hat, made of the owner's hair clippings mixed with a resinous, organic binder pasted onto a textile, then carefully covered with brass sheeting, showing a fine, softly worn patina overall. Although worn by a male of mature age, the top of this headpiece recalls the shape of female genitalia. From the Lotuxo people of Sudan, Africa. Mid 20th century and in very fine condition. 10"L x 7.50"W.
Black History The ngbaka and Ngbandi are the peoples whose sculptures are of major Most peoples of subSaharan africa use pottery, many making it themselves. http://search.eb.com/Blackhistory/article.do?nKeyValue=384738
CIAO - Atlas - Congo, Democratic Republic Of The In Zaire, as elsewhere in africa, both indigenous and Western influences have 10000 BC and remained viable until the arrival of Bantuspeaking peoples http://www.ciaonet.org/atlas/countries/cd_data_loc.html
Issues In African Biodiversity, No. 3. Identification, Utilization Lack of recognition, understanding, and use of africa s indigenous knowledge A single field planted by the ngbaka people of the Central african Republic http://www.worldwildlife.org/bsp/publications/africa/issues_3/afbiodiv.html
Extractions: The Nature Conservancy, and World Resources Institute TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgments List of Boxes List of Tables and Figures Acronyms ... Executive Summary PART I. INTEGRATING BIODIVERSITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA Chapter 1. Biodiversity, Natural Resource Management, and Sustainable Development in Africa Chapter 2. An Action Program for Conserving Biodiversity in Africa PART II. CRITICAL ISSUES IN BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN AFRICA Chapter 3. Values in Biodiversity Conservation Chapter 4. Indigenous Knowledge and Biodiversity Chapter 5. Biodiversity Conservation Systems Chapter 6. The Policy Environment ... Bibliography African Biodiversity: Foundation for the Future
Cv_IdeGarine.Engl.html Projects have been completed among the ngbaka and Aka Pygmies of Central africa FN IBRAHIM (Eds) Famine and Food Security in africa and Asia, indigenous http://www.ulb.ac.be/soco/apft/GENERAL/TEXTE/MEMBRES/igor.htm
Extractions: - Curriculum vitae - Birthplace and date Paris, 23rd February, 1931. Married, 4 children. Nationality : French Addresses : 1950-51 : Fulbright scholar, University of California, Santa Barbara. 1957-59 : Scholarship from the International African Institute for field work in Northern Cameroon. 1967-70 : Chief, Food Habits Section , Nutrition Division, FAO, Rome. Present post : Director of Research, National Centre of Scientific Research, (CNRS) Paris. Director, CNRS Research Unit UMR 9935 Anthropology and Ecology of Food Chairman of the IUAES Commission on the Anthropology of Food and Food Problems. Commissionner for the European Commission on the Anthropology of Food and Nutrition of the International Union of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences. Responsible for the Group on the Anthropology of Food, Maison des Sciences de l'Homme, Paris. Numerous missions since 1953 in the following countries: Cameroon, Chad, Brazil, Senegal, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Spain, India, Mali, Marquesas, Mauritania, Nepal, Niger, Philippines, Vanuatu Seminar on Anthropology of food among traditional societies, Maison des Sciences de l'Homme, Paris.
Extractions: Within the framework of its Endangered Languages Programme, UNESCO has entered into partnership with the Discovery Communications, INC. And the UN Works Programme to produce a series of short-form programmes on various endangered languages throughout the world. ( Read the press release See a photo gallery of images from the short-form programmes. Eighteen endangered languages and locations were identified, in close consultation and co-operation with experts and the governments of the countries concerned. The vignettes were shot during the months of October/November 2002 and October/November 2003. The first nine vignettes were aired globally on the Discovery Channel on 21 February 2003, the International Mother Language Day. The stories were filmed in Argentina, Canada, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Scotland and Sweden. The second series of vignettes will begin airing during the evening of February 21st 2004. These vignettes were filmed in Australia, Croatia, Gabon, Guatemala, India, Lithuania, Malaysia, Panama and South Africa.
HUMAN RIGHTS REPORTS FOR 2000 CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC the Gbaya, Banda, Kaba, Dagba, Manjda, ngbaka, Azande, Youlou Pygmies (Ba aka), theindigenous inhabitants of the Commission on Human and peoples Rights (ACHRR http://geneva.usmission.gov/humanrights/reports/centralafricanrepublic.html
Extractions: Source: Based on information from Jan Vansina, Introduction a l'ethnographie du Congo , Kinshasa, 1966. Northwestern and north-central Zaire, more specifically the subregions of Ubangi and Mongala in Équateur Region, have been occupied by speakers of the eastern section of the Adamawa-Eastern language family since their arrival in the seventeenth or eighteenth century (see fig. 9 ). They are classed into three major ethnic groups, namely the Ngbandi, the Ngbaka, and the Bandaspeaking groups (of which the Mbanja are the most important). Conflicts and migrations have dispersed these groups to some degree; the Mbanja in particular do not occupy a contiguous territory. Northeastern Zaire, specifically in the subregion of Bas-Uele and the northern portions of Haut-Ueleboth in Haut-Zaïreis peopled by a heterogeneous group called the Zande, also speakers of the eastern section of the Adamawa-Eastern language family. The Zande are sometimes divided into two sections: to the east, the Vungara and to the west, the Bandiya. Each section has taken its name from the clan providing the ruling house in the areas included in it. The Vungara are the larger of the two, and the following sketch has been based on data from them. The Zande emerged as a people in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries when groups of hunters, probably divided into an aristocracy called the Vungara and commoners called the Mbomu, penetrated the area and subjugated the Bantu-speaking and AdamawaEastern -speaking peoples they found there. The dynamic of the conquest was influenced by the rules of succession to the monarchy among the Vungara. A man took his father's throne only when he had vanquished those of his brothers who chose to compete for it. One or more of the losing brothers, a prince or princes without land or people, then undertook to find and rule a previously unconquered people. This process continued through the nineteenth century until a large area and a wide assortment of peoples had been dominated by the Zande Vungara. The outcome was a rich mixture of the cultures of conqueror and conquered.
Science In Christian Perspective And the life of the African is vastly different from the life of either the The feeling is that the indigenous peoples will not know their place if they http://www.asa3.org/ASA/PSCF/1955/JASA12-55Smalley.html
Extractions: (A review article on E. A. Nida's Customs and Cultures: ,4nthropology for Christian Missions, New York: Harper and Brothers, 1954). N ida's Custonis and Cultures is an important book for all Christians who are concerned with human behavior, whether it be on the level of theology, ethics, social science, evangelism, or simply normal interpersonal and interdenominational relations within and without the Christian community. The book is addressed to Christian inissions in particular, but this apparently limited focus may be deceptive to the Christian whose interest in missions does not extend deeply into the principles and methodology of the "foreign" witness of the church. The book is important completely aside from its missionary slant. And lest my statements to that effect seem to be only the enthusiasm of another Christian interested in anthropology and its implications, it should be pointed out that the American Library Association selected it as one of the 50 outstanding religious books published during the twelve-month period for the year 1954-55. The importance of Customs and Cultures The Christian's knowledge of the range of human custom is as limited by his own background as is that of anvone else. This colors his views and distorts them. Ile may believe that all medicine men are clever rascals who deceive the innocent, that all peoples have a sense of guilt for sin, that democracy the best forin of government for all people. The cross-cultural view reveals that many of his tacit assumptions simply are not true. It should give an enlarged sense of proportion in respect to behavior. How much of our "Christian way of life" is simply our culture-a product of our history-with nothing really "Christian" about it? The question has been argued endlessly. The data are anthropological. Nida does not spend much time discussing this problem in the abstract, but some of the force of his cross-cultural perspective may be seen in the following quotation:
Why Try Britannica Online? which emerged as an indigenous ruling group Spring 1996), explores Central Africaninterpretations of an important history of the ngbaka people under colonial http://www.britannica.com/eb/print?tocId=40699&fullArticle=true
The Languages And Writing Systems Of Africa Angola, Republic of Angola, República de Angola, former People s Republic of Angola Also includes Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, other indigenous vernaculars. http://www.intersolinc.com/newsletters/africa.htm
Extractions: Africa Languages of Africa Sources: Ethnologue The World Fact Book Country Language Algeria, Al Jaza'ir, People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, Al Jumhuriyah al Jaza'iriyah ad Dimuqratiyah ash Sha'biyah National or official languages: Standard Arabic (official), French, Berber dialects. The number of languages listed for Algeria is 18, including Chaouia, Kabyle, Tumzabt, Taznatit and others. All are living languages. Angola, Republic of Angola, República de Angola, former People's Republic of Angola
