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Epa

Scope note

Use for the festival of dancing and masquerades held every two years in March by the Yoruba people of West Africa to promote the fertility and well-being of the community, and to honor important people and events in community history.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000260773

Broader Terms used

masquerades

Created

13yrs ago

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