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The domestic space of the compound or pätärje

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Inside the main hut (ku opo), the family's clothes, blankets and even mosquito nets are kept on a rope hanging above the bed.

Funding

Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

History

Session

D08

Rights owner

Incipit-CSIC

Title alt

The interior of a main hut or ku opo

Cultural group

Opo

Country

Ethiopia

Place

Akula, Gambela

Cultural context/event

Building

Social group setting

Family

Location

Compound

Date of creation

2021-08-05

Unique ID

2019LG07-D08-1025