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273 "Ofo" is the symbol of authority. Its physical representation is a piece of wood from Detarium elastica, and a functioning "ofo" resembles a club. The "opara" (the first son) of the lineage holds the big "ofo" [sic] The devout "ofo" holder says his daily prayers with his "ofo" placed on the ground. He is the medium between the living lineage members and the ancestors. He sacrifices to "ala"- the earth goddes [sic] on behalf of his patrilineage, brings his "ofo" when people are to be sworn by the town, and participates in the legislative, executive and judicial activities of the villages. |
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[page 91] thority. Its physical representation is a piece of wood from Detarium elastica, and a functioning ɔfɔ resembles a club. The ɔpara of the lineage holds the big ɔfɔ while the smaller ones are held by the senior males of the minor lineages. [...] A devout ɔfɔ holder says his daily prayers with his ɔfɔ placed on the ground. He is the medium between the living lineage members and the ancestors. He sacrifices to ala—the earth-goddess—on behalf of his patrilineage, brings his ɔfɔ when people are to be sworn by the town, and participates in the legislative, executive, and judicial activities of the villages. |
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