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Ivri

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.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000262731

Broader Terms used

<sculpture by subject type>

Term used for

efri
iphri
ivhri
ivwri

Created

13yrs ago

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