The Mahafaly are an ethnic group of Madagascar that inhabit the plains of the Betioky-Ampamihy area. Their name means either `those who make taboos` or `those who make happy`, although the former is considered more likely by linguists. In 2013 there were an estimated 150,000 Mahafaly in Madagascar.{sfn|Diagram Group|2013} ==Ethnic identity== =...
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(from the article `Madagascar`) ...of the Lake); the Antakarana (People of the Rocks); the Betanimena (People of the Red Soil), who are now largely absorbed by the Merina; the ... The Mahafaly have a remarkable wood-carving industry, and their tombs of coloured stones and carved wooden posts are the most beautiful on the ... [2 relat...
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