Ọfọ is made from a sacred ofo tree and it is a critical ritual symbol among the Igbo. It is not messed with.
Ogu is formed with a young palm leaf to represent conscience and equity. Both Ofo and ogu go hand in hand for equity and justice.
One who has ọfọ also must have ogu to stand on justice and equity.
Ọfọ has certainly received in-depth study among the Igbo in the context of traditional religion, blessing and prayers, petitioning, settling disputes and healing illnesses.
One with Ọfọ is respected and the one lives a good life to show what one holds for the community. Ọfọ is raised in prayers and petitions. It is also raised in blessing people, settling disputes and sealing up agreements.
When Ọfọ is laid down, it means a decision has been stamped and authorized and no other one should discount it or go against it. This decision is in ofo and ogu reflects the fact that a decision pronounced is merited based on the conscience, equity and justice .
Ọfọ symbols are varied in specifics and categories with a central purpose. Ọfọ symbol is also used to call for order and peace when it is struck or laid down. In business affairs, particularly in the context of auctioning goods, services...
Human life is filled with rites of different kinds and this suggests that elements of ọfọ characterization and power cannot be ignored towards grappling with the reality of everyday life rituals and connections. #Igbobuike #Igboamaka!!!
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