In the ever-changing world of the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria, one thing that remains consistent is a close connection with their ancestors.

The ancestral spirits of the Yoruba are much more than just dead relatives, they play an active role in the daily life of the living.

They are sought out for protection and guidance, and are believed to possess the ability to punish those who have forgotten their familial ties. While there are numerous ways the ancestors communicate with the living, one of the most unique is their manifestation on earth in the form of masked spirits known as Egungun.

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+/- 1980

Benin Nigeria

Yoruba

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