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Ethnographics - A very large Urhobo figure, Nigeria These monumental figures depict the members of the family who were said to be responsible for the founding of the community. Remembered as fierce warriors who were said to have possessed supernatural powers that made them invulnerable in battle. As is consistent with Urhobo spiritual belief, these magical powers, generically called edjo, continued to maintain the moral fabric and welfare of the community. H 172 Swiss collection

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Ethnographics - A very large Urhobo figure, Nigeria These mo

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