African statue with goiter

Abstract

Introduction

Representations of thyroid swelling, intended as an enlarged anterior neck in the artworks of various periods are sporadically reported in the literature.

Materials and methods

An African statue belonging to the African Yoruba culture has been analysed.

Results

Members of Ogboni Society in Yoruba culture used this statues to represent a real subject and to communicate between the living and dead.

Conclusion

The statue reported seems to represent a case of real goiter.

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