Traditional dress is made from animal skins

Although they prefer this dress their inability to hunt...

means they are forced into western clothes

The San have extensive knowlege...

of the flora and fauna in the Kalahari

During dry times tuberous plants are dug

sliced and squeezed for water

the tubers are replanted

to be used later

Women are in charge of foraging for plants

and carry the children as they go

it is a culture without an overall leader

Although leaders may emerge in specific areas like hunting

Decisions are made by the group

Roles are usual but not fixed. Some women may hunt

Some men may help forage

Spears and arrows are dipped in poison

which is handled very carefully

the poisons are neurotoxins and the meat is safe to eat

The group plays communal games
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