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Langos Of Central Africa Embrace Lounging And Lacing
Report on the Langos in northeastern Rhodesia describes a lounging log seat and tight grass bandages worn around the abdomen as modern fashions. Cyclists Frank H. Aielland and E. W. Gholmeley, riding bicycles, observe Langos adornments including iron or brass bracelets and grass corsets, noting the culture’s mixed adoption of white customs and enduring rugged norms.
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Central
Africa
Victoria Nile
Bahr-el-Gebel
Equator
British South Africa Company
Rhodesia
Frank H. Aielland
E. W. Gholmeley