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The Urhobo peoples occupy the western fringe of the Niger River Delta in southern Nigeria an area with rich oil reserves. Since the 1970s the petroleum industry has brought worldwide wealth and attention to Nigeria but tragically it has actually detracted from broadbased economic progress as flow stations flareoffs drilling platforms and pipelines have proliferated. As rural economies suffered an inevitable decline the custom of maintaining traditional Urhobo art has experienced a parallel atrophy. The resultant decline in Urhobo culture has prompted a response among many Urhobo who want to celebrate and preserve their traditions for future generations.The Museum for African Art is proud to make a major contribution to this effort through the presentation of Beauty for the Gods the first exhibition to showcase Urhobo arts. The exhibition introduces never before seen Urhobo art and footage of cultural performances from yesterday and today. Beauty for the Gods will be comprised of approximately 80 works of art traditional artworks from the historical period18501975 including monumental wood figures metal and clay sculpture masks and costumes with accompanying poetry and song «
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