dwodwa
Dwodwa is a traditional communal ritual described in the fictional ethnography of the Nyavan archipelago. It centers on the exchange of carved memory tokens during seasonal gatherings.
The term dwodwa is derived from the Nyavan language; the precise origin is uncertain. Some scholars treat
Ritual enactment: Community members assemble in a common hall or outdoor space. A designated storyteller places
Social significance and variation: Dwodwa strengthens kinship ties, preserves local histories, and reinforces norms through shared
In contemporary fiction and ethnographic fiction within the Nyavan corpus, dwodwa is discussed as a performative