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Aso-Oke in Ceremony: Weddings, Funerals, and Chieftaincy

Which aso-oke variety is most associated with elder funerals in Yoruba dress culture, and why?
Etu — its deep indigo, near-black tone is worn as a mark of dignified mourning at funerals, particularly for elders.
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