Distribution of stilts in Africa. The lined areas indicates the approximate distribution of masks in Africa, after Probenius 1898. (On this map I had originally intended to employ different signs to denote stilts used for play or otherwise (in dance, etc.), but as in many cases particulars as to their use are lacking, I have not been able to carry out this plan).
1. Mende. 2. Vai. 3. Malinke (Mandingo). 4. Tommo. 5. Haussa. 6. Accra. 7. Ewe. 8. Yoruba. 9. Benin. 10. Ijaw. 11. Ibo. 12. Ekoi. 13. Banyangi, etc. 14. Wute. 15. Duala, etc. 16. Basa. 17. Yaunde. 18. Ntum. 19. Pang. 20. Mpongwe. 21. Urungu. 22. Apinji. 23. Bubi. 24. Bakongo. 25. Sungu. 26. Bena Luluwa ("Baluba"). 27. Minungo. 28. Vatchivekwe. 29. Azandeh (Niam-Niam). 30. Mangbetu. 31. Lango. 32. Akamba. 33. Wadjagga. 34. Washambaa. 35. Wanyamwezi. 36. Makonde. 37. Babisa-Mbozhwa. 38. Anyanja, Angoni. 39. Asimba. 40. Makalaka. 41. Zulu, etc.