Ẹrhu
Ẹrhu
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Ẹrhu describes different items of headwear which may be worn by chiefs, priests or the Ọba himself. The coral crown, or Ẹde, is for the Ọba only, while red hats made from Ododo fabric are a part of the pangolin ceremonial dress, or Ekhui, worn by chiefs. The cowrie-shell crown was worn by Ogisos and introduced by Ogiso Ẹrhe.

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