Meet The Mangbetu Tribe of the Democratic Republic of Congo with Weird Tradition

The Mangbetu tribe of the Democratic republic of congo ensures that their children develop this desired shape of head as they grow up.

Women in this community wrap their babies heads with tight cloths at birth.

The tradition, which is locally referred to as Lipombo, begins exactly a month after birth and continues for several years until the child acquires the preferred shape of the head.

The tribe considers the skull deformation as a sign of higher intelligence and a status symbol among the ruling class.

While some people are opposed to this practice, fearing that it might affect a child’s brain development, experts have ruled out such possibilities, insisting that the brain is capable of adapting and developing into any shape of the skull.

They say the brain, being an elastic organ, can grow or expand into the desired shape without any form of damage or deformity.

Africa my Africa... Which way? Make we wise up small nah? Haba!!!

See CONE HEADS ABEG

So this is the preferred shape of head?

When you think you’ve seen it all ....

When others are conquering the world with technology see where we are up till date.

MariaDee:
Meet The Mangbetu Tribe of the Democratic Republic of Congo with Weird Tradition

The Mangbetu tribe of the Democratic republic of congo ensures that their children develop this desired shape of head as they grow up.

Women in this community wrap their babies heads with tight cloths at birth.

The tradition, which is locally referred to as Lipombo, begins exactly a month after birth and continues for several years until the child acquires the preferred shape of the head.

The tribe considers the skull deformation as a sign of higher intelligence and a status symbol among the ruling class.

While some people are opposed to this practice, fearing that it might affect a child’s brain development, experts have ruled out such possibilities, insisting that the brain is capable of adapting and developing into any shape of the skull.

They say the brain, being an elastic organ, can grow or expand into the desired shape without any form of damage or deformity.

This practice is actually called ACD- Artificial Cranial Deformation.

The ancient Mayans and Incas(of Central and South America) also had a similar cultural practise. I read about theirs several years ago during one of my idle times surfing the net.

Some other ethnic groups in Asia also did it at some point in their evolution.

So, we can safely say that it isn't exactly unique to the Mangbetus of Congo.

OP, you forgot to add that the Mangbetus don't do it anymore. Modernisation has taken over. Those pictures were taken during the exploration/colonial era.

this ones no go get sense. They'll be dumb AF

hisgrace090:
When others are conquering the world with technology see where we are up till date.

Mr conquering ignoramus...

They don't practice those things anymore. Those pictures were taken decades ago.

Besides, this practice wasn't unique to just Africa. Many races have done it to some degree in the past.

xolocious:
Africa my Africa... Which way? Make we wise up small nah? Haba!!!

The OP gave you guys half info and you are running with it

Pathetic

This practice no longer exists and it wasn't unique to Africa.

If you fit read:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_cranial_deformation&ved=2ahUKEwiy5_yB2MftAhUHEBQKHQVFCR8QFjAOegQIKBAB&usg=AOvVaw18GRo_Jg0uBqcru7TgpB0W

JaneYave:
So this is the preferred shape of head?

Yep.

In their days, it was considered a status symbol.

Just like the "lotus" foot binding thing in old China.

One of those weird cultural practices of the past.

mansakhalifa:


Yep.

In their days, it was considered a status symbol.

Just like the "lotus" foot binding thing in old China.

One of those weird cultural practises of the past.

Stop bothering yourself with these low self esteem half wits. If the story had stated that it was being practiced in Ancient Europe or Asia you’d see how these fools would be suddenly okay with it.

nanakgh:



Stop bothering yourself with these low self esteem half wits. If the story had stated that it was being practiced in Ancient Europe or Asia you’d see how these fools would be suddenly okay with it.

Hahaha! @bolded

I tell you. It's annoying.

I am really embarrassed by the mere fact that I share the same nationality with a lot of these guys.

Do they still need dna with this kind head

mansakhalifa:


Yep.

In their days, it was considered a status symbol.

Just like the "lotus" foot binding thing in old China.

One of those weird cultural practises of the past.

It's strange how our cultural practices vary and I am really learning a lot.

JaneYave:
It's strange how our cultural practices vary and I am really learning a lot.

The human race is like a bowl of fruit salad... a colourful variety.

That is what makes the Earth fascinating.

Africa too weird

When you think you’ve seen it all ....

MariaDee:
.The tribe considers the skull deformation as a sign of higher intelligence and a status symbol among the ruling class.

and Dem no dey competite with likes of Zuckerberg, billgate ...

The tribe considers the skull deformation as a sign of higher intelligence and a status symbol among the ruling class

With all the Higher intelligence, The country is still one of the poorest in the world!!

Africans are so backward walai

It's obvious aliens once visited this tribe
One of the reason I believe in inter terrestrial beings . whether in the form of angels or demons.
We are not alone

Africans with black brain.

How could someone come up with such filthy idea.

I've seen the one of broad lip and tribal mark. This one wanna make me puke

See Ogoooor

Orpioro mango

taretoofine:
See Ogoooor
Orpioro mango

bahd guy

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See CONE HEADS ABEG

Jesus wept! Children of the fallen demon are all over the place

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mansakhalifa:


Hahaha! @bolded

I tell you. It's annoying.

I am really embarrassed by the mere fact that I share the same nationality with a lot of these guys.

Why the pride and haughtiness because you possess knowledge others don't and you have willingly shared?

Kingpee2:
When you think you’ve seen it all ....

Then another shi*t pops up boom!

~Slawormir 1960-2020.

Abeg can that skull accomodate brain

So this is were d afonjas got there shape of head from

Wao nice...... Imagine one of der girl giving u head...and u r tapping d ogor

Many years back, I was attacked by a similar tribe in Papau New Guinea.
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