Indigenous Knowledge in Ekpeye Culture, Nigeria: A Case Study of Edeoha Totem Sculpture

Authors

  • G. W. Okede
  • U. H. Akpan

Keywords:

Totem Sculpture, Religious Belief, Indigenous Knowledge

Abstract

This paper on indigenous knowledge examines the totem beliefs of the Ekpeye people. Totem sculpture as an aspect of religious belief becomes our case study. A structural interview schedule was used for data collection. Fifteen respondents were interviewed. The result of the study showed that the Ekpeye people still practice and utilize indigenous knowledge for religious belief in totem animals and sculptures. The result further showed that indigenous knowledge remains with the people which are passed on to generations through customs, tradition, folklores, poems, storytelling, proverbs, belief system, etc.

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Published

2014-10-31

How to Cite

Okede, G. W., & Akpan, U. H. (2014). Indigenous Knowledge in Ekpeye Culture, Nigeria: A Case Study of Edeoha Totem Sculpture. Asian Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, 2(5). Retrieved from https://www.ajouronline.com/index.php/AJHSS/article/view/1325