Dei oral traditions cite a town called Kambai Bli (on the current road to Bomi Hills) as one of their oldest and most economically important. This town was the site of a large clay pit for producing pottery products that attracted buyers from afar.
However, far more important was the production of salt from sea water for sale to northern markets. It was principally their wealth from salt boiling that attracted other groups to join them. Important salt boiling towns were located along the beach from the mouth of the St. Paul to Cape Mount. They included Duojena, Dugbei, Gakpoja and Mbaanwoin.
Footnote: Bureau of Folkways, 1955, pp. 43, 50, 53.
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