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The domestic space of the compound or pätärje

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General view of the distribution of the domestic space of an Opo compound. On the left we can see the huts and on the right the shaded area of the trees (usichaa). In the center is the fireplace (säwuxii or pätäd'aam) and in the foreground we can see the domestic altar for propitiatory rituals to the spirits.

Funding

Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

History

Session

D08

Rights owner

Incipit-CSIC

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-D08-1031