A jirga traditional tribal assembly of elders which takes decisions by concensus common among the Pashtun. Can also refer to a court or council.Oral tradition Indigenous Pathan

Detail of Dogon Togu na or case a palabres open sided meeting place of the village elders with thatched roof of millet stalks supported by carved wooden posts.

Dogon elders reading signs in the sand and make prophecies for the village.

Ashanti elders wearing traditional headdresses decorated with gold at tribal meeting. Asante

Dogon village Elders house with man standing outside and group of children in the foreground.

Portrait of a Dodoth Karamojong warrior blowing an antelope horn to call a meeting of other warriors and elders.Pastoral tribe of the Plains Nilotes group related to the Masi

Karamojong elders examining intestines of sacrificed sheep to foretell future.Pastoral tribe of the Plains Nilotes group related to the Masi

New Year. People paying respects to their elders by putting new socks on their feet

New Year. People paying respects to their elders by putting new socks on their feet

New Year. People paying respects to their elders by putting new socks on their feet

Maasai tribal elders pour milk onto a sacrificial bull. The bull wil be slaughtered as part of an intiantion ceremony which will bring the Maasai Moran or young men into manhood.

Maasai elders prepare the meat feast which is part of the initiation ceremony that will bring the maasai Moran into manhood.