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Post-burial reception 20130309-003_post-burial_reception Description and Documentation of Sekpele

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CepSOA
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After burial, a reception of palmwine is provided every afternoon during the course of seven days funeral period.

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Sekpele

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Ritual/religious textsFuneralpost-burial receptionSekpele language

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