Introduction
Death is a notion that seems easy to define, but is far less so than one might think. At …
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THE CONCEPT OF DEATH IN TRADITIONAL AFRICAN CULTURE
INTRODUCTION
While in other cultures death is seen as the end of a being’s existence or as annihilation, in traditional …
LOVE BEREAVEMENT
Introduction
Grief refers to a painful emotional state caused by the death of a loved one. However, it can also …
The Rattle Staffs of Southern Nigeria
WHAT ARE RATTLE STAFFS?
Rattle staffs are called ukhurhe and are found in the Benin kingdom of Southern Nigeria. The …
The Memorial Portraits of the Akan people (Ghana)
In the second half of the 1500s in Ghana, the Akan people created clay sculptures of heads. These sculptures, made …
How to Cope with the Loss of a Loved One
Dealing with the death of someone close to you is no easy task. There is no definitive list of things …