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Kayan Ado

Hausa · Hausa / Northern Nigeria; Niger; zongo communities in Ghana · Dress

Ornaments, jewellery and finery; literally 'things of adornment'. Robinson: 'kayan ado ornaments, trinkets, etc.'

The bride's kayan ado included bangles and beads.

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