Umọmọ
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Umọmọ (hammers) that are part of the institution holdings have a distinctive L shape. They were used by members of the Igun-Ematon, Igun-Eronmwon and Igbesanmwan. The hammer is made by members of the Igun-Ematon as it was made with iron. Ewua messenger figures are also depicted holding this hammer in their left (proper) hands.
Umọmọ (hammers) that are part of the institution holdings have a distinctive L shape. They were used by members of the Igun-Ematon, Igun-Eronmwon and Igbesanmwan. The hammer is made by members of the Igun-Ematon as it was made with iron. Ewua messenger figures are also depicted holding this hammer in their left (proper) hands.
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