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Scope note
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.
ivri
Accepted term: 06-May-2024