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Bukusu · Clan
Baangachi
Omuangachi
LuhyaPatrilineal lineageTotem: Monitor lizard (angachi)
How they identify
Man (singular)Omuangachi
Woman (singular)Naangachi
Clan members (plural)Baangachi

A man says “Ndi Omuangachi”, a woman says “Ndi Naangachi”.

Totem & taboos
  • Marrying within your father's clan is forbidden (clan exogamy)
Sub-clans

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Clan totem
Monitor lizard (angachi)
Parent ethnic group
Luhya
AbaLuyia
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Sub-group
Bukusu
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At a glance
Clan nameBaangachi
EndonymOmuangachi
Ethnic groupLuhya
LineagePatrilineal
TotemMonitor lizard (angachi)
Taboos1 documented
Sub-clans0 documented
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