Describe the economic organization of the Borana in the 19th century.
Answer:
- They were nomadic pastoralists keeping cattle sheep and goats.
- They traded with their neighbour to acquire what they did not have.
- Hunting and gathering to supplement their food.
- Those who lived around the river Tana grew crop.. like beans and pepper.
- Fishing was also practiced along river Tana.
- They also practiced craft in that they made items such as baskets, pots and leather products. Also they made utensils and weapons from iron.
- The Borana also raided their neighbours for cattle