Masks carved by Yoruba tribesmen: Fending off the witches and evil spirits

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Masks carved by Yoruba tribesmen: Fending off the witches and evil spirits

Date9/6/1978

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Innell, Reg, 1926-2018 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Masks carved by Yoruba tribesmen: Fending off the witches and evil spirits.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

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