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GST 112 Study Session 5: NIGERIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE Objective Question

Question

If a Tiv girl is found not to be a virgin at marriage, what symbol does the husband send to her family?
Options
A A white cow
B A piece of cloth with a hole cut in the center or a block of moulded salt with a hole
Correct Answer
C A broken calabash
D A black feather
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The husband sends a small block of moulded salt with a hole or a piece of cloth with a hole at the centre to shame the family for their daughter not being a virgin.

Hint

The hole symbolizes a loss of intactness.

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