Wagogo. A Bantu Negro race of German East Africa.
Wahehe. See [WASAGARA].
Wa-Huma. A conquering pastoral race, of Eastern Hamitic stock, who migrated from Gallaland and penetrated as far south as Unyamwezi, founding various kingdoms on the way. They are of Hamitic features, fair complexion, and tall stature; very warlike. The ruling classes of Uganda and Unyoro are of Wa-Huma origin. The Wa-Huma are a branch of the [Gallas] (q.v.). Among their tribes are the Wajiji, Warundi, Waruanda, etc.
Wajiji. See [WA-HUMA].
Waldenses, or Vaudois. A heretical sect which originated in the South of France in the twelfth century, and was formed into a separate race by persecution; of French, Swiss, and Italian elements. They are now settled in Savoy.
Walloons. Natives of South-eastern Belgium, of mixed Celtic and Romanic stock, probably descended from the ancient [Belgae] (q.v.). They are tall, bony, and of strong physique, and are very successful in industry, as shown in the great manufacturing town of Liege.
Wanyamwezi. A warlike Bantu race of German East Africa, who formerly composed a powerful predatory state.
Wanyoro. Natives of Unyoro, in British East Africa, of Bantu race, skilled in industrial arts, and formerly allied with Arab slave-traders.
Wapisianas. See [ARAWAKS].