Mucombahi Tribe
African Tribe
African tribe from southwestern Angola who created the Engolo (Zebra fight) martial dance.
Quick Facts
Date of BirthAntiquity
EraAntiquity–19th century
Country of OriginAngola
Rank / TitleTraditional Heritage
Active YearsAntiquity–present
Biography
The Mucombahi tribe of Angola developed Engolo (N'golo), an inverted kicking combat dance mimicking zebras, which served as a direct ancestor to Capoeira.