Mukwa: A árvore sagrada como metáfora viva da identidade africana(Um contributo etnolinguístico sobre a simbologia bantu e os nomes originários do imbondeiro)

Ethnolinguistic Contribution to Bantu Symbolism and the Indigenous Names of the Baobab

Abstract

_{This article analyzes the Mukwa as a symbol of African identity, exploring its cultural, historical, and ethnolinguistic significance within Bantu communities. The study examines the relationship between the sacred tree, the indigenous names of the baobab, and the symbolic meanings preserved through oral tradition. Based on a literature review and an ethnolinguistic approach, it demonstrates that the Mukwa constitutes an important element of African memory, identity, and cultural heritage, contributing to the promotion of indigenous languages and traditional knowledge.}