Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree

What is Hair Plaiting?

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Asked by Cat on 13 Sep 03:40

Last updated by Cat on 13 Sep 03:41

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Answered by Cat on 13 Sep 03:41

The image of Sarah and Ya Ta plaiting one another's hair is deployed as a symbol for their friendship. The scene of Sarah, now Zainab, plaiting Fanne's hair represents the end of Ya Ta and Sarah's friendship.