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Delibration of stool fathers 20130312-000_funeral_deliberation_stool_fathers Description and Documentation of Sekpele

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The stool fathers of the Likpe communities meet to mourn their departed colleague. Palmwine is offered by the chief who is hosting them.

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Sekpele

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Ritual/religious textsFuneralDeliberation of stool fathersSekpele language

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