A demostration of a taboo in Urhobo that is associated with the broom

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posted on 2025-03-26, 15:20 authored by Juilus Ivwoba Arerierian

Akpobome Diffre-Odiete demonstrating a taboo with the use of broom in Urhobo; it is considered a taboo to walk across a broom for personal safety

Funding

Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

History

Session

A01

Rights owner

Juilus Ivwoba Arerierian

Title alt

Egha re eherie wan re eghan re Urhobo

Description alt

Egha re eherie wan re eghan re Urhobo

Cultural group

Urhobo

Participants

Akpobome Diffre-Odiete

Country

Nigeria

Place

Eghwu, Delta Region

Item/object

Flax plant

Cultural context/event

Initiation ceremony

Social group setting

Materials-tools

Date of creation

2019-10-29

Unique ID

2019SG01-A01-0073