A Fur woman is drumming next to the underground nests of flying ants (Fur: “simoa”). The sound produced by drumming is apparently a signal similar to rain-drops and entices the ants to come out of their nest. Fried flying ants are a favored delicacy in Jebel Marra villages.

Umu village, Jebel Marra.

Photo: Gunnar Haaland, 1965

Three Fur women are collecting flying ants from underground nests. The Fur of Jebel Marra eat flying ants fried in butterfat as well as raw.

Umu. Jebel Marra, Western Darfur.

Photo: Gunnar Haaland, 1965