jagunuda
Jagunuda is a term from the Hausa people of Northern Nigeria, used to describe the power they believe is present in certain ochre-colored natural pigments. According to Hausa tradition, certain combinations of jagunuda pigments have the ability to imbue the wearer with spiritual power, courage, and strength.
The Hausa people have long used ochre, a naturally occurring iron-rich clay pigment, for various purposes, including
The Hausa people believe that the jagunuda pigment is imbued with spiritual power, acquired from the natural
Jagunuda remains an important cultural artifact in Hausa society, representing a connection to their ancestral traditions