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Title:Proverbs as concept of Idoma performing arts
Author:Amali, Emmanuel
Year:1985
Periodical:Nigeria Magazine
Volume:53
Issue:3
Pages:30-37
Language:English
Geographic term:Nigeria
Subjects:Idoma
folk drama
proverbs
Abstract:The aim of the writer is to draw attention to the importance of African proverbs as a basis of understanding the African people, minds, attitudes, and concepts, with particular reference to African performing arts. Focus is on the Idoma (Nigeria) and the proverbs analysed all relate to Idoma views on life and the stage - the use of space, place of revenue in traditional oral performing arts, acting, costume and audience. App., notes, ref.
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