Kpelle

Also known as: Guerze

📍 Bong, Nimba & Lofa Counties👥 705,554 speakers

About the Kpelle people

The largest ethnic group in Liberia, the Kpelle people are known for their rich oral tradition, complex social structures, and the Poro and Sande secret societies.

Cultural note

The Kpelle have a rich tradition of storytelling through the use of riddles, proverbs, and folktales passed down through generations.

Kpelle Words & Phrases

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