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Mahari

Swahili

English: Dowry

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Pre-colonial context

Bride price (dowry) in cattle is central to Luhya marriage customs and family alliances.

In other languages

Luhya
Ikhwe
Cattle paid by bridegroom; period of engagement and all marriage business
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