-». Anthropology : Physical 



As regards msntal characteristics^ there is much diversity. 

 The Mandingo are a proud but courteous people, reminding 

 one of the East in their manners. They are passionately fond 

 of music, of brightly coloured, strikingly patterned, or stately 

 clothing. I hey are almost all Muhammadans, but not so 



351. MANDINGO WEARING AMULET 



fanatical as the Fula. On the other hand they are much 

 stricter about the avoidance of alcohol. It is this trait amongst 

 others which marks them out as a "coming race" in West 

 Africa. The drunken peoples — whether it be with palm wine, 

 whiskey, gin, or champagne — will go down before the 

 sober, wholesome folk, to the ultimate benefit of humanity. 



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