Ibibio Urhobo Female Statuette / Anthropomorphic statueIbibio female figure wood statuette with cloth skirt, dry patina, with nail through lower legs. Probably a marionette that had arms attached. Representation of Ancestors: The figure's dignified posture and serene expression suggest a connection to the spirit realm, possibly representing an ancestor revered by the Urhobo people. Ancestral veneration plays a significant role in Urhobo culture, with ancestors believed to watch over and guide the living.