Only One Cowry: A Dahomean Tale

Name: Only One Cowry: A Dahomean Tale
Author: Phillis Gershator
ISBN: 9780531332887

by Phillis Gershator

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Language EN

ISBN: 9780531332887
Published: 2000

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Dada segbo, the first king of dahomey, wants a bride. He can afford the finest gifts to bestow upon her family, but he prefers not to part with any of his wealth. So he offers only one cowry shell. How can he find a worthy bride for such a pittance?"I will find the king a wife for only one cowry", promises yo, a smart young fellow.

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