The Ham of Nigeria, an expression of identity through the soceity's attire and the relevance of Nok culture
By Philip Hayab 1.Green Colour: This stands for the arable land of the area which represents agriculture. Green is also associated with productivity which is source of wealth. In this direction, it symbolizes the colour of nature and equally stands for growth, harmony, freshness and fertility of the land (ribi) of Ham. 2. Maroon Colour: This symbolizes royalty & also stands for courage, heroism, strength & energy. Maroon, a dark bluish red colour, denotes control & thoughtfulness. Maroon also represents sacrifice & bravery. These characteristics are associated with the Ham people, particularly, their ability for leadership & the role they often play wherever they find themselves. A Ham individual (mind you NOT Jaba) always stands out & often provide exemplary leadership with unique abilities. 3. The Gold Brown: This signifies the precious sculpture, the Nok Terracotta, which was excavated in the Ham area. More so, the
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