Reception of corpse for burial 20130322-000_funeral_reception Description and Documentation of Sekpele

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In the Likpe tradition, before a corpse is received for burial, the elders of the clans of the town and the family of the deceased sit in council to delibrate on the arrival and burial of the corpse. When delibrations are over, palmwine is drunk by all who are present and wish to drink.

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A day after the day of burial, at dawn, the men of the town meet to greet each other and delibrate o

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In the Likpe tradition, before a corpse is received for burial, the elders of the clans of the town

Reception of corpse for burial 20130322-000_funeral_reception Description and Documentation of Sekpele

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