Sienetjo

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The Sienetjo are one of the Shanqella tribes living in south-west of Sudan frontier, and appear to be a remnant of the primitive population. They are apparently a Hamitic people, and their skin is of a yellowish tint. Their women never intermarry with the Negroes or Arabs. Sienetjo villages are usually built on hilltops. They are an industrious people, skilful jewellers, weavers and smiths.

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