Exploring Tiro, the Facial Ornamentation of the Yoruba in Western Nigeria
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 1
Abstract
This study investigates tiro, a facial ornamentation cosmetic. It dates back to the 19th century and is widely popular with the Yoruba ethnic group of western Nigeria. Owing to the variegated ways by which body ornamentation is carried out, the study adopted the qualitative method to ascertain the relevance of tiroo in the contemporary setting. A total of 15 tiro enthusiasts were interrogated while five producers of ornamentation materials also agreed to discuss their business models in a snowball method of interview, conducted in Ota, Ogun State, one of the country‟s subdivisions well known for the ornamentation. Further analysis elaborates on its developmental trend, functions, ethnographic significance and influence on culture. Findings showed that tiro performs some skin-cleansing functions and this medicinal ramification has prompted the call by ornamentation devotees for more awareness and the modernization of the process of application as a build up to global acceptability.
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Dapo Adegoke
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