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This document describes the secret society Abakuá, originated in Cuba by slaves from the Efik tribe of Nigeria. It explains the rituals and symbols of initiation into Abakuá, including the marks that bind members for life. It also covers the hierarchical structure of Abakuá and its beliefs about Ekue, the male spirit that rejects women. It recounts stories of how women have saved the sacred objects of Abakuá from the police in the past.

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