The Miraculous Masquerade An Ekpe Harvest Celebration Tale |
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| Author:
| Otu, Idara |
| Illustrator:
| Hryvtsova, An |
| ISBN: | 978-1-7364676-2-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2021 |
| Publisher: | IO2 Publishing
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $17.99 |
Book Description:
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Ema and Eno are excited to join the Ekpe Masquerade once again! A time of giving thanks to the Gods for providing certain Nigerian Clans with full harvests, the Harvest Time Masquerade is an important tradition where Ekpe Society members honor the Earth and skies for rendering favorable conditions for their crops. Ema, only ten-years-old, is wise and wants to guide her four-year-old brother, Eno, who hopes to be initiated as an Ekpe when he grows up. This delightful tale captures the...
More DescriptionEma and Eno are excited to join the Ekpe Masquerade once again! A time of giving thanks to the Gods for providing certain Nigerian Clans with full harvests, the Harvest Time Masquerade is an important tradition where Ekpe Society members honor the Earth and skies for rendering favorable conditions for their crops. Ema, only ten-years-old, is wise and wants to guide her four-year-old brother, Eno, who hopes to be initiated as an Ekpe when he grows up. This delightful tale captures the magnificent essence of this wonderful time for the various clans across Nigeria, in the heart of Western Africa.