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Forged Tales of Debul and its Market

african International Documentary Festival Foundation2023-08-16

African International Documentary Festival Foundation

African International Documentary Festival Foundation
Abuja, Nigeria

The market of the Sukur Kingdom blossomed because of the trade of iron metal in West Africa. Debul (iron bar) wasn't just metal; it was a currency of stories; thirty pieces of the rods were used as a dowry to marry a wife, three rods were used to buy a big bull, social tools were carved out of it and used during festivals such as Yawal celebration, Initiation into adulthood and celebration of twins/triplets.

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  • Title: Forged Tales of Debul and its Market
  • Creator: african International Documentary Festival Foundation
  • Date Created: 2023-08-16
  • Location Created: Sukur Cultural Landscape, Madagali LGA, Adamawa State, NIgeria
  • Type: Photograph
  • Rights: African International Documentary Festival Foundation
African International Documentary Festival Foundation

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