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Ten Ten

Also known as Ten Ten (Ten-Ten) · Leg lift

Ten Ten: photograph by anonymous
Photo: anonymous, Public domain, source on Wikimedia Commons

Children face each other and jump to show one or two feet; matching feet score a point, in a rhythm closely related to Ampe.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of Nigeria.

Origins

Usually placed in the era of Modern Heritage (1800 to today), although its exact origins are uncertain, within the cultural world of Africa: Sahel, West and Central.

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