Afro-Cuban Slaves
Afro-Cuban Population
Afro-Cuban slaves on sugar plantations who created the stick and hand fighting game Juego de Maní.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth19. století
Date of Death19. století
Era19th century
Country of OriginCuba
Rank / TitleCultural Heritage
Active Years1800–1886
Biography
Afro-Cuban slaves developed Juego de Maní (Maní), an intense martial circle-game involving foot sweeps, headbutts, and wooden clubs set to sacred Afro-Cuban drumming.