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Nigeria. Enugu State. Agbani. Igbo funeral ceremony of Mrs Ann Mary Azuka Nbubuisi Anike who passed away at 72 years old. The burial takes place in the family home's garden. A religious nun covers the grave with a wreath of flowers. Some women in the assistance wear a head tie which is a women's cloth head scarf. The head tie is used as an ornamental head covering or fashion accessory. Its use or meaning can vary depending on the country and/or religion of those who wear it. The head tie is called gele in Nigeria.11.07.19 © 2019 Didier Ruef