Persistent rumor had it that these African Israelite kingdoms ... Jews are the descendants of one of the ten tribes, as their religion is an ancient form of biblical Judaism.

In ancient African societies ... often in intricate patterns that are unique to different African tribes. Cornrows became globally popular in the 1990s, especially in hip-hop culture, and they ...

Among nomadic tribes, owning a flock of cows was not the only symbol of wealth. Authentic African art and African wooden headrests and neck rests are often additional, supportive indices of status.