BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT “IVIE”...JUST FOR YOUR ENLIGHTENMENT.

IVIE is an ornamental, native, coral bead and in both Esan language and Benin language, it is called “IVIE”.
It is highly used, not only by Esan people, but also by the Benin people and other ethnic nationalities in Nigeria.
It is mainly made with blending of materials like jasper, agate, balearic, red carnelian, etc. However, sometimes, there are the exotic, luxurious and upscale gems among them that are actually made from rare corals from coral reefs, but those are very rare because coral reefs are classified as protected/endangered species and people are discouraged from buying such which is equal to encouragement of wrong.
History has it, that it was Oba Ogiso Ere (who was the Oba of Benin between 900 AD and 980 AD), that made Ivie to become ceremonial coral beads and a symbol of authority, and since then, it has remained so.
USES:
It is used by Emperors/rulers, used by people for mostly traditional dressing during special occasions and prevalently used to adorn brides and grooms during their wedding ceremonies.
SIGNIFICANCE:
Ivie is a symbol of royalty; it is an insignia of tradition; it symbolises culture; it is a traditional item of beauty and splendour; it is a significant part of the cultural heritage of Benin, Esan and other ethnic nationalities in Edo State; it embodies beauty, poise and nobility and it is a native fashion item that you will ever find among the Benin people and Esan people and other ethnic nationalities in Nigeria.


Write-up by Emma Ebare (https://www.twitter.com/EmmaEbare/)
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BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT “IVIE”...JUST FOR YOUR ENLIGHTENMENT.
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