Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Visual and Verbal Communication (hierarchy name)
4. Visual Works (hierarchy name)
5. visual works (works)
6. [visual works by material or technique]
7. sculpture (visual works)
8. [sculpture by subject type]

Anotations

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.