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HIZTORYBOX ll Top 5 Types Of Yoruba Tribal Marks by HiztoryBox(m): 6:41pm On Nov 09, 2018
Top 5 Types of Yoruba Tribal Marks

Ile Ife tribal mark
This style is known as the Pele. It’s basically three long queues recorded on the cheeks. Pele is well known among Ile Ife individuals, however relatively every Yoruba clan has their own type of pele; for the Egbas their pele looks more like a not very long dash.

Egba tribal mark
It`s called Owu. It is six cuts on each side of the cheek. It’s the indigenous sort of check for Owu in Abeokuta, Ogun State. You can locate this facial check on Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.

Ogbomosho tribal mark
Gombo likewise called Keke. This tribal check comprises of bended and straight lines recorded on the two sides of the cheek. This stamp is indigenous to Ogbomosho.

Oyo tribal mark
This check is called Abaja. It’s a type of three or four even stripes on the cheek, It is conceivable to see up to twelve stripes on the cheeks. This stamp is one of a kind for Oyo individuals. You can discover this blemish on Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III.

Nupe tribal mark
Nupe tribal marks are drawn with various styles of bends on the face. A standout amongst the most fascinating styles is one vertical strip on the two cheeks. This style is indigenous to the general population of Kogi state. The primary motivation behind Yoruba tribal marks and their names is just ID. Today, tribal marks are a convention in remote towns. Guardians don’t require tribal marks for distinguishing proof any longer, a ton of towns and clans never again make marks on youngsters’ countenances or any piece of their bodies with the end goal of recognizable proof, in spite of the fact that there are some Yoruba individuals who still make marks on the two kids and grown-ups for profound purposes.

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Re: HIZTORYBOX ll Top 5 Types Of Yoruba Tribal Marks by scholes0(m): 12:44pm On Nov 10, 2018
But this isn't a Yoruba woman or yoruba mark na......

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