An African tribe that draws attention to a foot deformity mutation

tribe African Duma, also known as vaduma or bantwana, draws attention to the occurrence of a physical disability. Many members of the group, which is located in northern Zimbabwe, suffer from deformities in their feet.

Most members are missing the three middle toes. In these cases, there are only the two outer fingers (the big toe and the little finger) that cause deformities and turn inward. This condition, known as Ectopic syndrome or lobster clawis a genetic mutation that is almost exclusive to the African tribe, as local laws do not allow the establishment of relationships outside the community.

It is believed, according to the newspaper’s website additionalThe unusual condition is found in about one in four children born in the Duma tribe.

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More experienced members of the tribe explain the physical condition accordingly legends. According to the belief, the bird-like beings came from the stars and crossed DNA with primitive Earth women to generate their offspring.

So, distortion It is not considered a disability in the African tribe. There are reports that training their toes helps them climb trees more easily. The tribe is the only one in the country that does not make a living from agriculture.

The first reports of these people living in the arid region of Kanimba (northern Zimbabwe) were first described by Jan Jacob Hartsink, director of the Dutch East India Company, in 1770. It was not until the mid-20th century that they were dated. The tribe began to become known all over the world.

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