In Uvwie, a local district of Warri, a funderal procession for Roseline Okotie, 63, is as festive as it is sad.
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In Uvwie, a local district of Warri, a funderal procession for Roseline Okotie, 63, is as festive as it is sad.
From Curse of the Black Gold: 50 Years of Oil in the Niger Delta
2006
Inkjet print, printed 2009
Image: 30.3 x 45.6 cm
Overall: 40.6 x 50.8 cm
Gift of Ed Kashi, 2009
2009.0205.0008
Inscriptions verso (grease pencil): Ed Kashi [signed] 3/16/09
TextIn Uvwie, a local district of Warri, a funeral procession for Roseline Okotie, 63, is as festive as sad. Tradition says that if the deceased has lived a decently long life, then the community, family and friends should treat it as a celebration. Roseline had 33 grandchildren and some of them observe the event from close range. The family dresses up and marches along with the colorful burial band.
