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Mimbo drinking Ceremonial, Banso, 1937

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043BB/6

Scope and Contents

84 x 56 mm. Chindas drinking and discussing the affairs of the district in the courtyard of the Fon's palace. The Juju Man is seen on the right of the picture next to the man with the ceremonial headdress of white feathers, he is in his wooden mask and red cloak. He holds the position for a certain number of years (9) during which time he is fed and housed by the Fon, but must have no dealings with women. At the end of his term of office he is given a farm and a number of wives and holds a high position in the town. The old man in the centre is smoking one of the large brass native pipes.

Dates

  • Creation: 1937

Creator

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Language of Materials

English

Finding aid date

2011-02-11 10:04:10+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

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