Yorubaland
The Flowering of Genius
Description:... "Deep in the dense tropical forests of West Africa, the Yoruba created a brilliant civilization more than 1,500 years ago. In the sacred shrines of life, priests and poets honored a host of gods and goddesses, while sculptors fashioned lifelike bronze heads that rank among the world's great artworks. Prospering from trade with their neighbors, Yoruba leaders amassed powerful mounted armies, erected sprawling palaces, and created a complex, harmonious system of government centered in the imperial city of Oyo. In later centuries, Yoruba spiritual beliefs spread far beyond Africa, inspiring people of all races. Today, Yorubaland itself remains a vital force in the modern nation of Nigeria"--Back cover
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