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Drewal, Henry John.
Gelede: art and female power among the Yoruba.
(Traditional arts of Africa)
Bibliography: p. 00
Includes index.
1. Yorubas—Rites and ceremonies. 2. Women, Yoruba. 3. Yorubas—Religion. I. Drewal, Margaret Thompson. II. Title.    III. Series.
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