Oral heritage of Gelede

A Yoruba cultural expression combining masked performance, song and oral heritage, shared across communities in Benin, Nigeria and Togo.

Living heritageNigeriaoral tradition1 claim · 0 sources

Context

Across time

Contemporary context

UNESCO incorporated the Oral heritage of Gelede into the Representative List in 2008.

Evidence

Evidence & interpretations

Published statements retain their evidence state and supporting sources.

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UNESCO incorporated the Oral heritage of Gelede into the Representative List in 2008.