A Traditional Wedding,Northern Nigeria Style!
What you are looking at,is the wedding trousseau.
Weddings in Northern Nigeria,are very simple affairs.
They are not as elaborate as what obtains in the
rest of the country. This does not mean that rich folks
there do not throw elaborate weddings,they do.
The enamelware on their heads are the bride's,
and would form part of the decorations in her new home.
They would be reserved,to be used for only special
guests,and on special occasions.
Another item which forms part of the trousseau,is a
four poster iron bed. In this case,probably due to
lack of transport to carry it,a simple mat symbolizes
the missing item.
