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Work life consists primarily of farm work, where males and females have specific roles from society.
Soccer is the largest sport of the Malinke tribe, more among men than women.
Polygamy is practiced
(Islam allows men to have up to four wives)
There are around 1.5 million Malinke people
stretched across 800 miles.
The Malinke participate in many different festivals and ceremonies such as name giving ceremonies, both male and female circumcision ceremonies, and marriages (which are often arranged).
MUSIC
Religion is predominantly Islamic. Religious
meetings are led by the elected 'Imam.'
They also have a very complicated process and number of ceremonies that are performed when a member of the tribe passes.
Imams are believed to have special powers,
including the healing of wounds caused by
both people and spirits.
The Malinke believe the days Friday and Thursday to be 'especially holy.'