Wooden carvings for sacrificial purposes in Moba villages in 20th century Africa
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This eroded statue has been preserved outdoors for decades to protect a Moba village. It represents a female ancestor of the Moba tribe, which was once the focus of worship by villagers to ensure successful hunting and harvest. When the homeowner converted to Christianity or Islam, it was abandoned, which regarded most traditional beliefs and practices as pagans and is now housed at the Minneapolis Academy of Arts.