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Adaʋatram: The Terrifying Ewe War Drum Decorated With Human Skulls

Deep within the oral traditions and cultural history of the Ʋedome people rests an instrument unlike any other. Known as Adaʋatram, which translates chillingly to “madness has overtaken me,” this.

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Why The Ewe People Call White Men “Yevu”

Students of a mission school in the former colony of Togo – North German Mission Bremen (Source: taz.de) When you ask many Ewe (Eʋe) people today, especially the youth, what.

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