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Descripción
Therianthropic sculptures of the Isoko and Uhrobo peoples of Africa, commemorating ancient warriors and office holders and celebrating the ethos of tenacity and aggression. They are typically comprised of a hippopotamus-like mouth suspended on four large legs, atop of which there are several carved figures.
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Otros términos
- efri [en]
- iphri [en]
- ivhri [en]
- ivwri [en]
- urhobo (escultura) [es]