Ontology of Enyohu Artefact in Ebira Women Folk Performances in Central Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorBello, Peter
dc.date.accessioned2022-04-12T13:56:03Z
dc.date.available2022-04-12T13:56:03Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.description.abstractThe significant use of artefacts as props in traditional performances is a common practice in places where oral culture thrives. It is an integral Part of indigenous African theatrical performances that conveys the symbolic account of a peoples' past and certain traditional values for which a given performance is constantly re-enacted and transmitted from generation to generation. Therefore, this research explores the existence and significant use of “Enyohu" artefact as a symbol of womanhood and virtues and as a component of performance among Ebira women folks. Hence, I appraise the symbolic place and application of "Enyohu" artefact as a symbol and prop in revitalizing Ebira cultural identity and virtues of chastity, modesty, poise / dignity, industry and resourcefulness among the women folken_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://dspace.run.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/2267
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectOntologyen_US
dc.subjectEnyohu artefacten_US
dc.subjectEbira womenen_US
dc.subjectFolk performancesen_US
dc.titleOntology of Enyohu Artefact in Ebira Women Folk Performances in Central Nigeriaen_US
dc.typeBook chapteren_US
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