Subject: grebo mask
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mnemonic device
something intended to assist the memory and help a person remember more complex information. Acronyms: Create a word or phrase where each letter represents the first letter of the items you want to remember. For example, “ROYGBIV” stands for the colors of the rainbow: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet. Acrostics: Form a sentence…
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gyudu
a substance made from Erythrophyleum guineensis used by the Grebo Mask to determine weather one was guilty or not. A similar trial by ordeal was employed by other ethnic groups like Lorma, Kpelle, Gbandi, Kissi and Gola in 18th century Grain Coast. The practice continued after Liberia was established. Related Entries