Regarding the Kpelle of West Africa, which of the following statements is incorrect?
a. The Kpelle chief has uniformed messengers that deliver his communications.
b. The Kpelle chief has many wives, which indicates his comparative wealth.
c. Kpelle chiefs have served as salaried state officials in more recent history.
d. The Kpelle chief engages in manual labor daily in order to set an example for his people.
e. The Kpelle chief receives a commission from the government on how much taxes and laborers he provides.
ANSWER: d
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