Author:

Ukwumah, John C. N  Search this

Smithsonian Libraries African Art Index Project DSI  Search this

Type:

Articles

Place:

Nigeria, Eastern

Date:

1997

Contents:

Introduction -- Myths and legends associated with yam -- Archaeological evidence on yam cultivation -- Significance of yam in Igboland -- Misconceptions associated with new yam festival -- Modifications in new yam celebration -- Conclusion

Topic:

Igbo yam festivals  Search this

Yam festivals  Search this

Call number:

DT515.42 .N525 1997

Data Source:

Smithsonian Libraries

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sil_952154