Nigerian / African Broom (igbale)

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Researchers have mostly reached a consensus to the umbrella term Paranthropus. However, there are those who remain cautious/disagree (Constantino and Wood 2004; Constantino and Wood 2007; Wood 2010). As a collective, this genus spans 2.7 mya to 1.0 mya, although the dates of the individual species differ. The genus was first discovered in Kromdraai B, South Africa, by Robert Broom, who first attributed the holotype of specimen TM 1517 (Broom 1938a; Broom 1938b; Broom 1950; Hlazo 2018). If a stranger comes to stay with you, do not forget when you lay aside his weapons that he is hungry. ~ Maasai Proverb

Many named species are highly debated and/or newly described. Often these species are argued to have specimens associated with a more variable Au. afarensis or Au. anamensis species. Sometimes these specimens from which these species are named are dated to times, or found in places, when there are “gaps” in the palaeoanthropological record. Often these are argued to represent chronospecies or variants of Au. afarensis. However, it is possible that, with more discoveries, these species definitions will hold. The broom is a tool of resistance and joy,” she added. But securing one was a last-minute endeavor for the couple. The Métis people of Canada have a broom dancing tradition. There are broom dancing exhibitions where people show off their broom dancing skills. The lively broom dance involves fast footwork and jumping. [8] This section has been categorized into “gracile” and “robust” Australopithecines, highlighting the morphological differences between the two groups (which many researchers have designated as separate genera: Australopithecus and Paranthropus, respectively) and then focusing on the individual species. It is worth noting, however, that not all researchers accept these clades as biologically or genetically disparate, with some researchers insisting that the relative gracile and robust features found in these species are due to parallel evolutionary events, toward similar dietary niches.Likely, the tradition of jumping the broom traveled from Britain to the colonies. Pre-Christian Roma and Celtic communities in the British Isles were known for jumping the broom to seal their wedding vows. Rural Anglo-Saxons embraced the practice as well. The Welsh, in particular, sustained the ritual, at least until the 1840s, and carried the tradition to the American South, where many of them settled, especially during the 19th century.

The Australopithecines are a diverse group of hominins comprised of various species. Australopithecus is the given group or genus name. It stems from the Latin word Australo, meaning “southern,” and the Greek word pithecus, meaning “ape.” Within this section, we will outline these differing species’ geological and temporal distributions across Africa, unique derived and/or shared traits, and importance in the fossil record. The tradition of jumping the broom at weddings has a long history that encompasses different cultures and continents. Australopithecus bahrelghazali (named after the Bahr el Ghazal river valley in the southern region of Borkou-Ennedi Tibesti in Chad, which is not within the EARS system) is dated to within the time period of Au. afarensis (3.6 mya; Brunet et al. 1995). Yet this discovery holds considerable significance in the field as this was the first Australopithecine to be discovered in Chad in central Africa (unlike those in the usual east Africa and South Africa). Researchers argue that the holotype, whom discoverers have named “Abel,” falls under the range of variation of Au. afarensis and therefore that A. bahrelghazali does not fall into a new species (Lebatard et al. 2008). If “Abel” is a member of Au. afarensis, the geographic range of the species would be extended even further. The brother or sister who does not respect the traditions of the elders will not be allowed to eat with the elders. ~ Ga People of GhanaFinally, the decorative objects can symbolize a shared set of values and beliefs – such as loyalty, stability, and respect. It was not until adult specimens of the species began to be discovered at Sterkfontein Caves that scientific and public opinion began to be swayed. The most complete of these remains is best known as “Mrs. Ples” and was discovered in 1947 (Broom 1947). The betrothed of good is evil the betrothed of life is death the betrothed of love is divorce. ~ Malawian Proverb A bird that flies from the ground onto an anthill does not know that it is still on the ground. ~ Nigerian Proverb

Shorter Oxford English dictionary, 6th ed. United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. 2007. p.3804. ISBN 978-0199206872. In Bhojpuri, it is called Baṛhanī (prosperer), as it is believed that it's prospers the family and house. [14]Ribbons on the broom may be considered symbolic of the tie that binds the couple, while the broom handle represents life and the straw signifies the couples’ families. In pagan ceremonies, the broom represents a perfect balance between the male and female, with the handle symbolising a phallus and the bristles symbolising female energies [source: Pagans Path]. Broom Lore". Victoria Trading Company. Archived from the original on 2021-08-28 . Retrieved 2021-08-28.

Confiding a secret to an unworthy person is like carrying grain in a bag with a hole. ~ Nilotic Proverb A religious view suggests the broom represents Jesus who is the strong central structure that connects you to life and each other. History of Early American Brooms and Broom Making - BroomShop.com". broomshop.com. Archived from the original on 2015-09-18 . Retrieved 2015-09-29. The broom can even be used to include guests in the ceremony: A couple can have guests write their names on pieces of decorative paper attached to ribbons, and then the ribbons are tied to the broom before it is jumped. This symbolises that the guests and their associated well wishes go into the marriage with the couple.Man, Myth and Magic: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Supernatural. 1970, edited by Richard Cavendish. a b Fugate, Tally D. "Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History & Culture". Broom Factories. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012 . Retrieved August 13, 2012. He who does not seize opportunity today, will be unable to seize tomorrow’s opportunity. ~ Somali Proverb The word "broom" derives from the name of certain thorny shrubs ( Genista and others) used for sweeping. [1] The name of the shrubs began to be used for the household implement in Late Middle English and gradually replaced the earlier besom during the Early Modern English period. The song Buy Broom Buzzems (by William Purvis 1752–1832) still refers to the "broom besom" as one type of besom (i.e. "a besom made from broom").