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The statue has a tall, slender body with a prominent, almost disproportionate head and a detailed, weathered surface. The sculpture shows a raw, primitive style, with visible tool marks and a deep, aged patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003e20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e n\/a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003eWest Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eWood, abalone shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e45 cms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 cms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tribal Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42312298332323,"sku":"","price":270.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/9627\/2803\/products\/West_African_Ancestor_Male_Wood_Statue.jpg?v=1733417356"},{"product_id":"lobi-tribal-female-ancestor-statue","title":"Lobi Tribal Female Ancestor Figure Statuette","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful small Lobi female ancestor figure with an ovoid head. Dark patina and crust. Probably from an ancestor shrine, such figures were more commonly made of mud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Early 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Lobi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry: Burkina Faso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Wood \/ Mud\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 21 cms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 5 cms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e From the p\u003c\/span\u003erivate collection of an Italian amateur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"condition-report-title clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpected surface wear with scuffs, chips, abrasions commensurate with age and use. Cracks visible. The wood has developed a warm patina resulting from age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tribal Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42312410038435,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/9627\/2803\/products\/Lobi_Tribal_Female_Ancestor_Figure_Statuette.jpg?v=1757229727"},{"product_id":"antique-tribal-iron-female-figure","title":"Antique Asase Goddess Figure Iron Plaque","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusual iron plaque representing a female with both hands on her naked body, a representation of Asase or Earth Goddess. Traces of scarifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry: Ghana, Ivory Coast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial: Black iron \/ Fer noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 28 cms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth: 10 cms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent condition with beautiful patina.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tribal Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42363103314083,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/9627\/2803\/products\/IMG_20220329_164530.jpg?v=1701699274"},{"product_id":"copy-of-west-african-ancestor-male-wood-statue","title":"Asie Usu (Bush Spirit Figure)  Baule \/ Baoule Female Wooden Statue","description":"\u003cp\u003eAsie Usu (Bush Spirit Figure). Beautiful female figure with copper inserts (scarifications) on face and copper necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is believed that bush spirits (also called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003easie usu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) reside in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003easie usu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e figures, the resting place and home for Baule\/ Baoule bush spirits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Baule \/ Baoule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry: Ivory Coast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Wood, Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 31 cms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"condition-report-title clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpected surface wear with scuffs, chips, abrasions commensurate with age and use. The wood has developed a warm patina resulting from age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tribal Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42458314014883,"sku":"","price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/9627\/2803\/products\/Asie_Usu_Baule.jpg?v=1733418417"},{"product_id":"african-tribal-yoruba-male-ibeji-statue","title":"Yoruba Ibeji Carved Wooden Male Figure","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful standing Ibeji male figure has a modernist lines and a magnificent head posture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese figures, known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eere ibeji\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (literally meaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eere\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: sacred image; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eibi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: born; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eeji\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: two), remain a point of access to the spirit of the departed individual. The mother provides ritual care to the figures, bathing, dressing, adorning, and feeding them. Such daily handling is responsible for giving their surface its distinctive patina. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eEre ibeji\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003einvariably represent their subjects with mature adult physiognomies, and are often crowned with elaborate hairdos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Yoruba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry: Yorubaland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 22 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWidth: 5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex-Nettleship Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"condition-report-title clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpected surface wear with scuffs, chips, abrasions commensurate with age and use. The wood has developed a warm patina resulting from age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tribal Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42458321715363,"sku":"","price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/9627\/2803\/products\/Yoruba_Ibeji_Carved_Wooden_Male_Figure.jpg?v=1733416967"},{"product_id":"urhobo-female-statue-african-tribal-art","title":"Ibibio Urhobo Female Statuette \/ Anthropomorphic statue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIbibio female figure wood statuette with cloth skirt, dry patina, with nail through lower legs. Probably a marionette that had arms attached.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:32\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepresentation of Ancestors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure's dignified posture and serene expression suggest a connection to the spirit realm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e possibly representing an ancestor revered by the Urhobo people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ancestral veneration plays a significant role in Urhobo culture,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with ancestors believed to watch over and guide the living.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimalistic Elegance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:37\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Urhobo people are known for their artistic style,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e often characterized by simplified forms and a focus on capturing the essence of a subject.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This statue embodies that aesthetic,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e showcasing the skilled carving with minimal details that allow the viewer to appreciate the overall form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:10\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-sourcepos=\"19:1-21:19\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:36\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Urhobo people,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nigeria\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"20:1-20:69\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"22:1-23:0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Height: 24.5cm plus stand\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"22:1-23:0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: \u003c\/strong\u003eEx-Collection Woolley \u0026amp; Wallis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong eroded surface with scuffs, chips, abrasions commensurate with age and use. The wood has developed a warm patina resulting from age and use. Arms might be missing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tribal Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43424398311587,"sku":"","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/9627\/2803\/files\/Ibibio_Female_Statuette_Anthropomorphic_statue.jpg?v=1733417912"},{"product_id":"african-ewe-carved-wood-standing-male-ancestral-statue","title":"African Ewe Standing Male Ancestral Statue (carved wood and white kaolin)","description":"\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:563\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis captivating carved wooden statue depicts a standing male ancestor,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a revered figure from the Ewe people of Ghana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The statue embodies a timeless aesthetic with its light-coloured wood,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a characteristic often associated with Ewe and Fante artistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The figure's features are stylized,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e showcasing the artistic traditions of the Ewe people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The statue stands tall with its arms positioned at its sides,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e radiating a sense of stoic dignity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The wood has developed a warm patina over time,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e imbued with the history and cultural significance of this remarkable piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-sourcepos=\"7:1-9:0\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:28\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 84cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"8:1-9:0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"10:1-10:13\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"12:1-12:385\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe statue exhibits some wear and tear commensurate with its age and history of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A portion of the toes has chipped away,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and there is some cracking,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e scuffing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and general wear on the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These imperfections add to the statue's authenticity and serve as a testament to its enduring presence over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is important to note these details while inspecting the photos provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tribal Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43424400834723,"sku":"","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/9627\/2803\/files\/full_length_African_Ewe_Carved_Wood_Standing_Male_Ancestral_Statue.jpg?v=1730980658"},{"product_id":"senufo-heddle-pulley-womans-figure","title":"Dan Heddle Pulley - Woman with naked breasts and traditional hairdo","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful heddle pulley. \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA wood pulley in the form of a stylized woman with a spindle wheel that rotates freely on the horizontal rod. The figure has breasts decorated with incised lines, an elongated neck with a face that just forward, heavy lidded eyes and dramatic crested coiffure. Heddle pulleys were used by the weavers on narrow band looms to ease the movements of heddles - part of the looping mechanism of a loom. Although functional, they were often embellished to symbolize the skill of the weaver and were sometimes prominently displayed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 19\/20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Dan, Yacouba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry: Ivory coast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 20 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"condition-report-title clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpected surface wear with crack, abrasions commensurate with age and use. The wood has developed a warm patina resulting from age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tribal Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43453164486819,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/9627\/2803\/files\/Senufo_Heddle_Pulley.jpg?v=1733417721"},{"product_id":"yoruba-tribe-female-figure-with-cowrie-cloak-nigeria","title":"Yoruba Ibeji Twin Female Figure with Cowrie Cloak, Nigeria","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoruba female figure \"ibeji\" with cloak made of cowrie shells on cloth, Nigeria, circa early 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome light wear and patina from years of use and handling, attached beaded necklace. Cowrie shells were once a form of currency, the cowrie-encrusted cloaks on these indicate the wealth of the family. This female twin figure wears a cloak of traditional cowrie shell currency, a sign of the material wealth and prosperity of the family who commissioned it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese figures, known as \u003ci\u003eere ibeji\u003c\/i\u003e (literally meaning \u003ci\u003eere\u003c\/i\u003e: sacred image; \u003ci\u003eibi\u003c\/i\u003e: born; \u003ci\u003eeji\u003c\/i\u003e: two), remain a point of access to the spirit of the departed individual. The mother provides ritual care to the figures, bathing, dressing, adorning, and feeding them. Such daily handling is responsible for giving their surface its distinctive patina. \u003ci\u003eEre ibeji \u003c\/i\u003einvariably represent their subjects with mature adult physiognomies, and are often crowned with elaborate hairdos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Yoruba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry: Nigeria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wood, glass beads, cowrie shell, cloth, fiber, and pigment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 25 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWidth: \u003cbr\u003eProvenance: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"condition-report-title clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wood has developed a warm patina resulting from age and use. No damage to cowrie shells and cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (2024).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwin Figure: Male with Garment (Ewu ileke Ibeji) | Yoruba peoples | The Metropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/i\u003e. 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She is an Earth Goddess and ancestral mother figure within Yoruba mythology. In either context the statue acts as a fertility symbol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:10\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-sourcepos=\"9:1-13:0\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:29\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yoruba,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nigeria\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:29\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e After 1950\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"10:1-10:20\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:20\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 70 cms\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:14\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:322\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful statue is in excellent condition,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the wood exhibiting a rich and lustrous patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The carving is crisp and detailed,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with no visible damage or repairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The statue has clearly been well-cared for over the years,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and its fine condition is a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of its Yoruba creator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePrivate collection of  Mr Alfred Spinnler. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlfred F. 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The \"thilbou khe mounkha\" statues are prescribed to single men so they can find a wife and to women and couples to avoid sterility and\/or to be blessed with child.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry: Nigeria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial: Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 31 cms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePrivate collection of  Mr Alfred Spinnler. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlfred F. Spinnler, CEO of Swiss Pharma Nigeria Ltd. possessed a large collection of tribal art, many items coming from his godfather's own collection acquired in the 1940's. Mr Spinnler acquired a large collection of African traditional art and antiques during his 20 years working in Nigeria and Ghana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExpected surface wear with scuffs, chips, abrasions commensurate with age and use. The wood has developed a warm patina resulting from age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tribal Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43723991318691,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/9627\/2803\/files\/bateba_betise_statue.jpg?v=1733475639"},{"product_id":"ancestral-african-figural-headdress","title":"Ejagham Ekoi Wood Sculpted Headdress (Crest Mask)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Ejagham Ekoi carved wood sculpture represents a female face with a young girl on top of her head. Two carved animals are on each side of the head. The sculpture has drilled apertures to the base. Such crest masks, often referred to as headdresses are attached to basketry caps worn on the top of the head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor art forms among the Ejagham people are linked to the *Ntoon* institution and to men's and women's associations. Among these art forms, the best known are large skin-covered headdresses (crest masks)—which may feature one, two, or even three or four faces—and smaller headdresses representing either a single head or a full figure. The crest masks are attached to basketry caps worn atop the head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe masks are worn during funerals, initiations and other events. 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The meticulous detail of the mother's figure and the infant's delicate features is a testament to the sculptor's artistry. A lidded calabash gourd, traditionally used for storing and transporting goods, is placed atop the statue, adding a functional and symbolic element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fulani, Nigeria\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Century\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e72 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePrivate collection of  Mr Alfred Spinnler. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlfred F. 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The sculpture is hewn from a single section of a tree trunk. Signature and date carved, Amos Okosun Odion, 1992. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis striking and imposing carved wood sculpture features a central, tree-like trunk adorned with intricate details. Atop the trunk, a cluster of stylized human heads emerges, their expressions varying from contemplative to serene. The overall composition conveys a sense of unity and interconnectedness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmos Okosun Odion was a Nigerian Post-war \u0026amp; Contemporary sculptor and underwent an apprenticeship with the late painter and sculptor Erhabor Emokpae (one of the pioneers of Modern Art in Nigeria). His carved-wood sculptures are notable for their proportion. They are based on the human figure and sometimes refer to abstract forms. Odion starts his carving process from a single woodblock, sculpting figures characterized by a textured surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdion's abstract works convey a sense of humour by their stocky proportion, well-detailed features of his figurative pieces that embody cultural preferences and individuality that addresses known mainstream sculptural themes. His wood sculptures adorn many notable public buildings such as the Economic Commission for Africa Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and the Unilever Headquarters, London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry: Nigeria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Wood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 149 cms Diameter: 35 cm (widest)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiography:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1943-2016 \u003c\/span\u003eBirth: 1943, in Benin City, Edo State.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraining\u003c\/strong\u003e: Apprenticed to Ben Aye, Felix Idubor and Erhabor Emokpae; studied art for four years, Yaba College of Technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorked in Felix Idubor's studio, Lagos; freelance artist; works mostly in hard wood. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSolo Exhibitions\u003cbr\u003e\"An Exhibition of Sculptures by Amos Odion,\" National Theatre, Lagos, August 3- 16, 1984. \u003cbr\u003eGroup Exhibitions \"Contemporary Nigerian Plastic Art Exhibition,\u003cbr\u003e\" Fourth National Arts Festival, Lagos State Cultural Centre, Lagos, 1974. \u003cbr\u003e\"National Art Exhibition,\" National Theatre, Lagos, October 2-9, 1976.\u003cbr\u003eFESTAC '77, Lagos, 1977. \u003cbr\u003e\"Exhibition of Works by Contemporary Nigerian Artists,\" National Theatre, Lagos, September 4-9, 1977. \u003cbr\u003eFourth Indian Triennial of Contemporary World Art, New Delhi, India, 1978. \u003cbr\u003e\"Exhibition of Nigerian Traditional and Contemporary Art,\" Lagos, 1978. \u003cbr\u003eNigerian Contemporary Art, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1979. \u003cbr\u003e\"National Art Exhibition,\" National Theatre, Lagos, September 25-October 1, 1980. \"Exhibition of Nigerian Contemporary Art,\" Dakar, Senegal, November 25- December 7, 1980. \u003cbr\u003e\"Ausstellung Nigerianische Kunst der Gegenwart,\" Bonn, Germany, August 9-18, 1982. \"Exhibition of Nigerian Contemporary Art,\" Islamabad, Pakistan, 1983. \u003cbr\u003e\"Silver Jubilee National Art Exhibition,\" National Theatre, Lagos, September 26- October 1, 1985. \u003cbr\u003ePublic Collections Federal Ministry of Information, Cultural Division, Lagos. \u003cbr\u003eEbony sculptures: \"Mask,\" \"Surrender,\" \"Gentleman,\" and \"Portrait of a Girl\"; wood sculptures: \"Young Woman\" and \"Mother and Child.\" National Galleryof Modern Art, Lagos. Wood sculptures: \"Masquerade,\" \"Surrendered Woman,\" \"Olokun Goddess,\" and \"Restingon Three Pillars.\" \u003cbr\u003eBibliography An Exhibition ofSculptures by Amos Odion; [held at the National Theatre, Lagos, August 3-16, 1984].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePrivate collection of  Mr Alfred Spinnler. \u003cspan\u003eAlfred F. Spinnler, CEO of Swiss Pharma Nigeria Ltd. possessed a large collection of tribal art, many items coming from his godfather's own collection acquired in the 1940's. Mr Spinnler acquired a large collection of African traditional art and antiques during his 20 years working in Nigeria and Ghana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent condition. 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The mask is neatly incised and pierced with a human face bearing a grim expression marked by almond-shaped eyes, a broad nose, and downturned crescent mouth. The neck and chest are adorned with a incised lozenge-patterned and elaborate geometric design with circular, lozenge, and angular scroll elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Timorese, people of Indonesia traditionally and ritually kill animals for ceremonies such as weddings and funerals, and as a supplementary food source. True to making the best use of the materials at hand Timor has a long tradition of carving bone and horn to imbibe them with the Atoni’s totemic guardian spirits. Skulls are inscribed and carved for various purposes. Generally it is to do with the crop success and the general wealth of the owner. 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