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Katana Information
Location:Eastern Nigeria, western Cameroon
Population:10,000
Language:Chamba
Neighboring Peoples:Igala, Jukun, Idoma, Igbara
Types of Art:Katana carve large wooden masks which are worn atop the head with raffia costumes. They also carve wooden staffs and shoulder crooks that are recognized as prestige items and carried by village leaders.
History:Katana peoples first unified in their current location about 200 years ago in response to Fulani expansion from the ...
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