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Urhobo broom as object of communication

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posted on 2025-03-26, 15:20 authored by Akpobome Diffre-Odiete
A broom tied to the entrance of a farmland as a symbol of warning to trespassers

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Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

History

Session

A01

Rights owner

Akpobome Diffre-Odiete

Title alt

Eghan re a vwo vue ovue

Description alt

Eghan re a vwo vue ovue

Cultural group

Urhobo

Country

Nigeria

Place

Eghwu, Delta Region

Item/object

Flax plant

Cultural context/event

Initiation ceremony

Social group setting

Materials-tools

Date of creation

2019-10-15

Unique ID

2019SG01-A01-0070

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