Kariya language
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The Wiihə people have a highly rich and complex ritual culture that includes elaborate masquerades, a circumcision ceremony known as sár, a ritual calendar, and so on.[1]
Distribution
Speakers live in the two main settlements of Kariya Gyada and Tulu. There are also speakers in the nearby villages of Sabon Kariya and Sabon Tulu. The settlement of Dutsen Giwa used to have Vinahə speakers, but it is now Hausa-speaking.[1]
Clans
Wiihə clans and their respective founders and shrines:[1]
| Clan | Founder | Shrine |
|---|---|---|
| Vàràyá | Tákúshìyà | uses the Kúlkùl shrine |
| Kúlkùl | Yàkáù | Jambula |
| Njálgá | Zàmànì | incorporated into Kàryà |
| Kàryà | Ààyà | Faɗuwan |
| Wèèmà | Gwàlàbà | Dunguzun |
| Iìrwá | Jàngàlá | incorporated into Vàràyá |
References
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- ↑ a b c d Blench, Roger. 2012. Linguistic and cultural background to the North Bauchi region and the Wiihə people
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