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Kabri, Mamudu
S.
c 1975
A Historical Geography of 1900 and of today of
"Yara"
Department of Geography, Teacher's College,
Mubi
Unpublished Local Study
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Yara (nr Kabri): Wrestling part of first harvest
rites.
13 Brass and brass casting, potting, iron smelting -
magnetite (DZ assumes) called Ningip found in two
rivers that bisect the area (no names given). Jujus
etc carved from tree callled Sumsum.
18 Sacred trees- can cure the sick.
3 pots placed under these trees, chicken killed for
them monthly - to keep them active. Bathe sick with
water from the pots. Medicine at a hill if rains are
late. - black male goat, chicken and corn
flour.
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