Selected Posts about the Efe and the Congo

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The Lese people practice swidden horticulture in the Ituri Forest, Congo (formerly Zaire). Living in the same area are the Efe people, sometimes known as Pygmies (but that may be an inappropriate term).
“First, we’re going to collect our data,” Jack, the archaeologist, was telling me as we slogged down the narrow overgrown path. He seemed annoyed. “Then, we’ll leave. Until we leave, they won’t leave. They think it would be rude.
When I studied the Efe Pygmies of the Congo, I discovered (and yes, it was me who discovered this amazing fact everyone now knows) that the Efe organize their space in elongated linear trails.
that has wandered into their camp if they don't know anything about it a priori is ... according to what they told me when that happened once ... is ...

Greg, thanks for the window to the Efe world.

By Jeff Sherry (not verified) on 23 Feb 2012 #permalink

Yes, the Efe and Congo memoirs are quite a trip. Truly amazing in many respects.

So, is the Efe fellow in the image making a chair? Or perhaps a bow.

Yes I completely agree, a moving and deep piece of writing. Well done.

By will natrass (not verified) on 13 Jul 2012 #permalink