Odigba

Odigba also known as Edigba and Ejigba[1] (Yoruba: Òdìgbà, Èdìgbà, Èjìgbà) is the name for a bound collection of cylindrical beaded strings, collars, necklaces or rope accessories in the Yoruba culture. The word anatomy of the term comes from the article pieces: -Odi/Edi; (The bound or tied), and -Igba; (Collar or cord), while that of its alternative term Ejigba comes from; -Eji; (Double), and -Igba; (Collar or cord).[2]

The bust of an Ife Oba (Ooni, also known as Owoni[3]) with a royal Odigba collar around his neck.
Ifa necklace strings (Odigba Ileke Ifa) with two beaded bags, 1900s, Guinea Coast, Nigeria, Yoruba people, cloth, glass beads, wood.
  1. ^ Lowen, Felix Olufemi (2006). Odidere: The History of Iwo, Her Monarch, Her People. Youth Education Initiative. p. 19. ISBN 978-978-056-162-8. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  2. ^ Moshi, Lioba (23 October 2009). Language Pedagogy and Language Use in Africa. Adonis & Abbey Publishers Ltd. p. 208. ISBN 978-1-912234-07-3. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Oba Okunade Sijuwade: An era ends as the Owooni joins his ancestors". The Nation Newspaper. 14 August 2015.