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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