Description:
The Chayaba are a nomadic people who live in the eastern Sahara. They are believed to have originated in the central Sahara, but migrated southward in the early centuries of the Islamic era. The Chayaba are a Berber people, and their culture is based on their nomadic lifestyle and their traditional cattle- herding economy. The Chayaba are known for their colorful clothing and their distinctive headdress, which is made of a woolen cap and a colorful scarf. The Chayaba also practice a variety of traditional customs, including marriage ceremonies and funeral rites.
