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‡Habab

- unidentified, cf. Fockea angustifolia, water root kambroo -

The ‡habab is a large, white, fleshy tuber that was profoundly important to the Hai||om, as it was an important source of water, especially during times when no surface water was available. The tubers were dug out with a digging stick; this could be a time-consuming task, as they often grow rather deep. The shape of the tubers varies greatly. The water could be squeezed out and used for cooking purposes.

Animals of the Hai||om

Many utensils and tools necessary for daily life were made out of animal material. Find a complete list of the animlas which were used by the Hai||om.

Animals

Plants of the Hai||om

The Hai||om know hundred of plants for many uses, for example as bush food, medicine and poison for their arrows.

Plants

Places of the Hai||om

Before the Hai||om had access to drilled boreholes, the hunter-gatherers were profoundly reliant on natural water sources, where they often erected their permanent settlements.

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