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under the shea tree (2/2)
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under the shea tree (2/2)

the story of Vitelleria nilotica

In this episode of nāfolo, we trace the story of Vitellaria nilotica and Vitellaria paradoxa, east and west african shea, across land, ritual, chemistry, and commerce. what appears to be a simple comparison becomes a deeper inquiry into texture, ecology, labor, and the politics of “rarity.”

Business Insider video mentioned in the podcast. Why Eat African Shea Butter Is Expensive.

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