History of Shea Butter and the Role of Miller and Marian in Cultural Preservation
Abstract
Shea butter has played a vital role in the cultural, economic and everyday lives of people in Ghana and the West African area. But its contemporary significance for the world sometimes overshadows the deep historical institutions of knowledge that have underpinned its creation for decades. This research looks at the history of shea butter to its current position in the beauty industry. One of the major approach is the indigenous knowledge systems. Methods maintained and transmitted by northern Ghanaian women, have shown resilience in adjusting to changes in economic and social circumstances while sustaining core cultural practices. The study also investigates the role of current local corporations, such as Miller and Marian, in showing how ancient knowledge is retained and actively reinterpreted in modern production and branding. The research therefore views shea butter as a living cultural resource that links the past, present and future.
Keywords: Miller and Marian, shea, butter, West Africa, Ghana
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shea , miller and marian , west africa, ghana, butterDOI
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