Yoruba people
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- Ethnic group
One of the largest ethnic groups in West Afrca; the majority inhabit Nigeria.
Related Objects
Wooden figure representing the god Eshu, Nigeria, 1880-1920
Wooden figure representing the god Eshu, Nigeria, 1880-1920
Carved epa mask, Nigeria, North Africa, 1870-1920
Amulet of the god Eshu
Bronze statue showing elephantiasis of the scrotum, Nigeria, 1801-1900
Calabash rattle, Nigeria, 1851-1920
Symbol of the Yoruba god Shango in the form of iron bar zig-zagged to represent lightning
Divination bowl, Nigeria, 1880-1920
Leather container covered entirely with cowrie shells, Nigeria, 1850-1920
