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Post by osoronga on Dec 10, 2015 15:18:59 GMT
Yoruba of old used the Aroko system of symbols. Physical objects were used as symbols and their meaning was shared among people in communication with each other through a messenger. The response to the message was also sent back through a messenger. Yoruba in those days used symbols to convey warnings, make a beloved one aware of impending threat, advise a lover of a break up or disagreement, advise family of a death. Symbols were used in every aspect of life  Click to go to the Yoruba symbols post on TheYoruba.wordpress.com |
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Post by Shymmex on Jan 10, 2016 2:32:18 GMT
A weapon wrapped in palm fronds was a warning of war A pile of earth wrapped in a leaf and sent to someone was an ‘invitation’ for the recipient to go into exile
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Post by Shymmex on Jan 10, 2016 2:34:35 GMT
Palm fronds torn from the leaf were used to disown a blood relative A fire brand would be laid at the back door of a man who was having an affair with the sender’s wife to communicate that the husband was aware and to demand that the recipient desist or face dire consequences Feathers were also laid at the door of adulterers for the same purpose as the fire brand
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Post by Shymmex on Jan 10, 2016 2:44:07 GMT
Cowrie shells tied back to back was sent by a lover to break up a relationship with the recipient
Two cowrie shells tied together with black thread signified an impending danger and was sent to advise the recipient to take heed
Three cowrie shells wrapped in a leaf was a demand to pay up a debt or face consequences
A comb for parting the hair signified the irreconcilable end of a relationship
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Post by Shymmex on Jan 10, 2016 2:47:09 GMT
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Post by IrekeOnibudo on Jan 16, 2016 17:53:21 GMT
Trying to revamp this thread for broad circulation...
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Post by Omo Oba of the Source on Jan 19, 2016 15:46:20 GMT
This is a very interesting thread, the best I've seen on Yoruba culture online. I particularly love this aroko system and want to learn it.
Hopefully, it can be revived.
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