Mumuye people
The Mumuye are people of the Taraba State, Nigeria. They speak the Mumuye language. They constitute the largest tribal group in Taraba State of Nigeria and form the predominant tribes found in Zing, Yorro, Jalingo, Ardo-Kola, Lau, Gassol, Bali and Gashaka, all of which are local government areas of the state. The Mumuye people are also found in many parts of the neighboring Adamawa State.[2][3]
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 400,000[1] (1993) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Taraba State (Nigeria) | |
| Languages | |
| Mumuye, | |
| Religion | |
| Traditional African religions, Christianity, and Islam |
The Mumuye people have a rich artistic tradition, much of which is figurative. These figural sculptures are used for divination and for healing.[4]
References
- "Mumuye". Ethnologue. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
- Project, Joshua. "Mumuye in Nigeria". joshuaproject.net. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
- Stellaractive (2017-05-25). "Mumuye People - Discover African Art". Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- "Eastern Nigerian Art from the Toby and Barry Hecht Collection". African Arts. 35 (1): 56–96. 2002. ISSN 0001-9933.
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