7 Unique Tribal Customs From Around The World

Aug 09, 2023, 10:39 IST

Sneha Swaminathan

1. Yanomami tribe, South America

Yanomami hunters share their catch with fellow hunters instead of consuming it themselves, building a sense of community by relying on each other's contributions for their meals.

2. Baka tribe, Central Africa

In central Africa, the Baka tribe possesses over 15 distinct terms for "elephant," which vary based on factors such as the creature's age, gender, and behaviour.

3. Orang Rimba tribe, Indonesia

In the Orang Rimba community in Indonesia, a newborn's umbilical cord is placed beneath a Sentubung tree. This tree forms a sacred connection with the child throughout their lifetime, and within the Orang Rimba culture, cutting down a "birth tree" is akin to committing a grave act of harm.

4. Zo'é tribe, Amazon Forests

Among the Zo'é community in the Amazon, both men and women can engage in polygamous relationships and have multiple partners.

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6. Nukak tribe, Colombia

The Nukak, a tribe in Colombia that was recently introduced to the outside world, historically used piranha teeth for cutting their hair. The Nukak remained uncontacted until 1988.

7. Chenchu tribe, India

Compared to the broader Indian society, the Chenchus of India's Andhra Pradesh hold progressive views concerning matters of the heart. Chenchu young adults have the freedom to choose their own life partners without any parental pressure or coercion.

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