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Monographic Study Nguti CouncilEdiengo 1 1 2Nloh 1Nzobi 1 2Kamelumpe 1 2Ehunyampe 2 3Ekwenzo 1 3Tangang 1 3Etabang 3Nzoa 1 2Elumba Court1 2YardEtodi 1 1 3Tabongwa 1 2 3Mbetta 1 2 2Lekwe 3Dinte 4Njungo 1 3Fowung 1 3Nzeleted ‐ 4Mbemfe 1 3Fonki 1 3Lebe 1 3Njentu 3Total 42 34 4 2 1 4 128 ‐Source: Field survey, 20092.5.5 Cultural Heritage2.5.5.1 ArtsThe people are involved in craftwork such as weaving and carving. They weave baskets, chairsand tables. They carve drums used for cultural dances, and other house utensils like woodenspoons and mortars used for pounding cocoyams which is their staple food.2.5.5.2 DressesTraditional dressing in this area include a long white sleeve shirt and loincloth (sanja) with ablack hat for the men while the women put on a gown (known in the local language as Kaba)with a headscarf tied on their heads.2.5.5.3 Carnival Festivals and DancesNguti Municipality is blessed with very beautiful dances which are executed by men, women andyouths. These dances are performed during traditional marriages, youth and cultural weeks andduring death celebrations. The dances performed include Ngone, Club, Asiko, Mwewang,Abiyong, Beloh, Berom, Nsuck-mah and Amoh Ekaph which is a ‘juju’ or sacred dance. There isalso ‘Amab’ Festival (buddle) during which these dances are performed.19