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Urhobo broom as royal object

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posted on 2025-03-26, 15:20 authored by Akpobome Diffre-Odiete
Urhobo traditional dancers using the broom as an emblem of royalty while they welcome their king

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Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

History

Session

A01

Rights owner

Akpobome Diffre-Odiete

Title alt

Eghan re Urhobo e vwo dede ovie

Description alt

Eghan re Urhobo e vwo dede ovie

Cultural group

Urhobo

Country

Nigeria

Place

Eghwu, Delta Region

Item/object

Flax plant

Cultural context/event

Social gathering

Social group setting

Materials-tools

Date of creation

2020-12-26

Unique ID

2019SG01-A01-0068

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