"Abaja" Yoruba tribal mark

circa 1903

Lagos woman in her "Abaja" Yoruba tribal mark 1903 circa.

"Abaja Mefa" is a distinct type of tribal facial marking originating from the Oyo people of Nigeria.

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Contributed by J. Miguel Lopez on March 21, 2025

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"Abaja" Yoruba tribal mark
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