Faculty Research: Elisha Renne, Ikole-Ekiti, Nigeria
White cloth is used to wrap this tree, located near the Elekole's (King's) palace, whenever
prayers are needed for the well-being of the town. This tree, associated with the earliest origin
of the Ikole-Ekiti, has three trunks representing the three main quarters of the town. White cloth
is used to placate the spiritual presence associated with this tree.
Photos copyright E.P. Renne. Do not use without permission
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