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The Book of African Names, as told by Chief Osuntoki.
Washington DC: Drum and Spear Press, 1970. First Edition. Original Wraps. "In Yoruba land this ceremony is known as "Iso omo Loruko" . The ceremony is held 8 days after the birth of the child. The ceremony may be held at the home of the child's parents or grandparents depending on which is more convenient. The ceremony is usually conducted while taking the religion of the child into consideration....The father of the child is asked to reveal to all the names he had chosen for his child. It is normal in the Yoruba culture for a child to have multiple names...." The birthing / Naming ceremony is a sacred ceremony for Yoruba, but also Nigerian, Ghanaian people. Very Good+. MInimal toning, curling to corners, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Gold and black wrappers. Unpaged, oblong. Illus. (b/w). Item #12413
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