- They are exogamous- this means incest is forbidden.
- They are polygamous- this means that can have more than one spouse
- There is a preferment for marrying a mother's mother's brother's daughter...this is similar to widow inheritance Levirate marriage is common in exogamous groups.
- there are required bridal payments, which means tat males marry around the age of thirty to a woman who in her early teens or younger.
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