The Humbi people live the fertile plains around Cunene River between the towns of Humbe and Xangongo. (Angola)
Humbi are a large tribal group of artisans and agro-pastoralists. Since 1965, many aspects of Humbi traditional culture have been modified due to the presence of Christian missionaries and commercial relationships with westernized peoples of neighboring Namibia. Despite foreign influence, Humbi society has been able to preserve tribal aspects of social organization, such as rites of passage (‘fi co’) where young women show impressive hairdos in the form of crests and elephant ears.
Muhumbi speak Nyaneka language.
