Ẹgba
Ẹgba
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Ẹgba (bracelets) are worn as part of ceremonial costumes and could be made of brass, bronze, iron, ivory or wood. The material determines the status of the individual wearing it, as the Ọba controls the use and production of brass, bronze and ivory. Ẹgba is the designation used to describe bracelets worn around the upper arm that could potentially become amulets by putting charms or medicine in them.

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36_62B12
36_63B119
36_63B132
36_75827
36_75R24
36_75R35
36_79BR228
36_79BR231
36_81BR100