False Banana Tree

(AKA - Inset Tree)

The people we work with are known for growing the false banana tree. It is known as the Inset tree around here. They use the tree to make a type of bread. Here are some pictures of the Inset Trees in our area and a look at how the people use them.
There is an inset tree field growing to the right of this house.	Family picture next to a hut and an inset tree field
Another Inset Tree Field	Cutting down the Inset Tree
Once the tree is cut down, they cut the root off the tree	Cutting the root off the tree. This is the mans part of the work.
Still trying to separate the root from the tree	They finally did it
Now they are separating all the Different layers off the tree	The very center part of the tree is the only part they don’t eat. This part they give to the animals.
Getting ready to shave some of the dirt off the root of the tree	This is the woman’s part of the work. Shaving all the pulp from the tree.
They have to pound the tree pretty hard to get all the pulp off	Making sure they get every last bit off the leaves
They use their feet to hold the leave while they get the rest of the pulp off	They have a small ceremony to Thank God once they are finished with their work.
Final Product. It looks delicious, huh?	Andy being served a little bit of the final product. Mmmmm.