A Dipo-Yo (adolescent girl undergoing Dipo) wears okra fingers amongst her beads in tribute to her late mother, who was a vegetable seller. Beads are a form of wealth, handed down from mother to daughter through the generations, and each design has a particular significance. During Dipo, the number of beads worn by a girl is indicative of her family's wealth, as well as the strength of her relationship with them - if she is seen to be respectful older relatives will pitch in and lend her...
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A Dipo-Yo (adolescent girl undergoing Dipo) wears okra fingers amongst her beads in tribute to her late mother, who was a vegetable seller. Beads are a form of wealth, handed down from mother to daughter through the generations, and each design has a particular significance. During Dipo, the number of beads worn by a girl is indicative of her family's wealth, as well as the strength of her relationship with them - if she is seen to be respectful older relatives will pitch in and lend her their beads.
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