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Lygonani

A subgroup of the Masai encountered by the expedition.

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Also known as the Lygonani, the Masai Lygonani

First appearance: ii the black hand

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UMUmslopogaasMMMr. MackenzieFLFlossieTMThe MasaiSHSir Henry CurtisLYLygonani

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