Afro-Bajan
| Afro-Bajan | |
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| Group | Griffe |
| Region | Barbados (Caribbean) |
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Description
This average represents Afro-Bajans, the majority Black population of Barbados, shaped by nearly four centuries of African-descended continuity on the island. Skin typically falls in a medium- to dark-brown range with warm or slightly reddish undertones. Faces are usually oval to softly rounded, with noticeable soft-tissue fullness in the cheeks and a gently tapered jaw.
Physical Traits
The nose is generally broad with a fleshy to narrow tip, and the nostrils flare moderately. Eyes are dark brown, often with a visible upper-lid crease and mild lid hooding rather than deep-set sockets. Lips are full, and hair is tightly curled to coily, most often in the 3C–4C range. As with any population average, individual Afro-Bajans span a wide range around this central pattern. Afro-Bajans average around ~87% African, and ~13% European. [1]