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Symbolism In Yoruba Traditional Religion by itstpia8: 3:06am On Jan 03, 2016
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Re: Symbolism In Yoruba Traditional Religion by itstpia8: 3:15am On Jan 03, 2016
one common symbol used is cowries.
Re: Symbolism In Yoruba Traditional Religion by itstpia8: 3:15am On Jan 03, 2016
another is feathers.
Re: Symbolism In Yoruba Traditional Religion by itstpia8: 3:41am On Jan 03, 2016
drum [talking drum in particular]
Re: Symbolism In Yoruba Traditional Religion by itstpia8: 3:51am On Jan 03, 2016

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Re: Symbolism In Yoruba Traditional Religion by tpiar: 1:21am On Jan 07, 2016
feathers are used to indicate "swept away".
Re: Symbolism In Yoruba Traditional Religion by tpiar: 1:22am On Jan 07, 2016
sticking someone's picture to the bottom of your shoe, not sure about that but there's a meaning no doubt.
Re: Symbolism In Yoruba Traditional Religion by itstpia8: 1:33am On Jan 11, 2016
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Re: Symbolism In Yoruba Traditional Religion by tpiah2: 4:56pm On Jan 11, 2016
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Re: Symbolism In Yoruba Traditional Religion by Rossikk(m): 3:14am On Jan 12, 2016
I understand there are strange inscriptions on the Obelisk of Oranmiyan, decipherable only by initiates...

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