African Traditionalist Sacred Practices (Omenala and “Okpu Igbo”- Igbo Cap)

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African Traditionalist Sacred Practices (Omenala and “Okpu Igbo”- Igbo Cap). Omenala. Traditional Igbo cap. “Okpu Igbo”- leopard hat. https://youtu.be/5qjuHJ5CO_g?si=oneSkjXGyHSAry0s Youths were asked in Nigeria about the cap. -chiefs used to wear the cap. Significance. Right side: means you are a chief. Lift side: one of traditional culture (such as dance). Worn in the front: of the culture. Worn in back: excess power. https://youtu.be/vKLwdfRpbMc?si=unn8ZSy490K6imNV (not in English) https://youtube.com/shorts/xepLdj5TnaQ?si=lIIy9wG4bXdyT88X Left/right: peace, happiness, harmony, friendship. Back: won a battle and returning home. Front: angry, going to war, fight. Colors represent leopard society. https://youtu.be/_64PaScRVpc?feature=shared Artifact of authority, Chiefs have a feather and other Igbo citizens don’t. Qualities- economic contribution to home community, no illegal activity, and the person must be truthful. It is sacred in Igbo culture, but many groups have taken on a similar style for fashion.

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