Hawawir

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The Hawawir are an African tribe of Semitic origin, dwelling in the Bayuda Desert, Sudan. They are found along tile road from Debba to Khartum as far as Bir Gamr, and from Ambigol to Wadi Bishhra. They have adopted none of the African customs, such as gashing the cheeks or elaborate hairdressing. They own large herds of oxen, sheep and camels.

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