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The expressive facial features are similar to the carvings of various ethnic groups living around the Benue – Idoma, Afo and Okun. The bulging eyeballs are pinned downwards – an indication of the rapt attention the mother shows toward the suckling child. The ventricular nose sits on the gaunt cheeks while the thread-like motif on the breasts end at the tip of the nipples. The angular chest is a complement to the unique symmetry of the limbs.\\nThe statues are made to promote fertility among women and also protect infants. Maternity is held in high esteem and as such, forms an influential theme in African arts. The different types of maternity statues are usually symbolic of the unbreakable yoke between the mother and the child. Such statues could appear in the form of the child being strapped on the mother’s back or being held in the mother’s bosom. \\nThe Igala kingdom also spelled as Igara, was a pre-colonial state at the eastern region of the confluence of River Niger and River Benue in present-day Kogi State, Nigeria. Despite the influence of colonization, the Igala people still consider Ata – the name given to the King, as their national father and spiritual head. 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The expressive facial features are similar to the carvings of various ethnic groups living around the Benue – Idoma, Afo and Okun. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The Igala maternity is a female figure sitting on a stool with a baby held on her hands. Her flailing breast is pointed towards the baby’s mouth – an indication of a suckling baby. \\nThe female figure wears a crescent crest on an elaborate coiffure. The expressive facial features are similar to the carvings of various ethnic groups living around the Benue – Idoma, Afo and Okun. The bulging eyeballs are pinned downwards – an indication of the rapt attention the mother shows toward the suckling child. The ventricular nose sits on the gaunt cheeks while the thread-like motif on the breasts end at the tip of the nipples. The angular chest is a complement to the unique symmetry of the limbs.\\nThe statues are made to promote fertility among women and also protect infants. Maternity is held in high esteem and as such, forms an influential theme in African arts. The different types of maternity statues are usually symbolic of the unbreakable yoke between the mother and the child. Such statues could appear in the form of the child being strapped on the mother’s back or being held in the mother’s bosom. \\nThe Igala kingdom also spelled as Igara, was a pre-colonial state at the eastern region of the confluence of River Niger and River Benue in present-day Kogi State, Nigeria. Despite the influence of colonization, the Igala people still consider Ata – the name given to the King, as their national father and spiritual head. The kingdom is headquartered in Idah, a town in Kogi State.\\nThe item has a black patina with no scarification marks\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":7101,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Times New Roman\"}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaternity is held in high esteem and as such, forms an influential theme in African art. The different types of maternity statues depict the ideals of fertility and beauty and are usually symbolic of the unbreakable yoke between the mother and the child. Such statues could appear in the form of the child being strapped on the mother’s back or being held in the mother’s bosom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The Igala maternity is a female figure sitting on a stool with a baby held on her hands. Her flailing breast is pointed towards the baby’s mouth – an indication of a suckling baby. \\nThe female figure wears a crescent crest on an elaborate coiffure. The expressive facial features are similar to the carvings of various ethnic groups living around the Benue – Idoma, Afo and Okun. The bulging eyeballs are pinned downwards – an indication of the rapt attention the mother shows toward the suckling child. The ventricular nose sits on the gaunt cheeks while the thread-like motif on the breasts end at the tip of the nipples. The angular chest is a complement to the unique symmetry of the limbs.\\nThe statues are made to promote fertility among women and also protect infants. Maternity is held in high esteem and as such, forms an influential theme in African arts. The different types of maternity statues are usually symbolic of the unbreakable yoke between the mother and the child. Such statues could appear in the form of the child being strapped on the mother’s back or being held in the mother’s bosom. \\nThe Igala kingdom also spelled as Igara, was a pre-colonial state at the eastern region of the confluence of River Niger and River Benue in present-day Kogi State, Nigeria. Despite the influence of colonization, the Igala people still consider Ata – the name given to the King, as their national father and spiritual head. The kingdom is headquartered in Idah, a town in Kogi State.\\nThe item has a black patina with no scarification marks\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":7101,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Times New Roman\"}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Igala kingdom also spelled as Igara, was a pre-colonial state at the eastern region of the confluence of River Niger and River Benue in present-day Kogi State, Nigeria. Despite the influence of colonisation, the Igala people still consider Ata – the name given to the King, as their national father and spiritual head. The kingdom is headquartered in Idah, a town in Kogi State.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The Igala maternity is a female figure sitting on a stool with a baby held on her hands. Her flailing breast is pointed towards the baby’s mouth – an indication of a suckling baby. \\nThe female figure wears a crescent crest on an elaborate coiffure. The expressive facial features are similar to the carvings of various ethnic groups living around the Benue – Idoma, Afo and Okun. The bulging eyeballs are pinned downwards – an indication of the rapt attention the mother shows toward the suckling child. The ventricular nose sits on the gaunt cheeks while the thread-like motif on the breasts end at the tip of the nipples. The angular chest is a complement to the unique symmetry of the limbs.\\nThe statues are made to promote fertility among women and also protect infants. Maternity is held in high esteem and as such, forms an influential theme in African arts. The different types of maternity statues are usually symbolic of the unbreakable yoke between the mother and the child. Such statues could appear in the form of the child being strapped on the mother’s back or being held in the mother’s bosom. \\nThe Igala kingdom also spelled as Igara, was a pre-colonial state at the eastern region of the confluence of River Niger and River Benue in present-day Kogi State, Nigeria. Despite the influence of colonization, the Igala people still consider Ata – the name given to the King, as their national father and spiritual head. The kingdom is headquartered in Idah, a town in Kogi State.\\nThe item has a black patina with no scarification marks\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":7101,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Times New Roman\"}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe item has a worn dark patina with no visible signs of damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Afrahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46262018310448,"sku":"","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/3699\/9728\/products\/igala-maternity-figureafrahouseafrican-art-311894.jpg?v=1705243202"},{"product_id":"mambila-tadep-figures-african-art","title":"MAMBILLA TADEP FIGURES","description":"\u003cp\u003eMambilla Tadep are wooden anthropomorphic figures. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eommon attributes among all tadep figures are the circular eyes, the almond shape head decorated with small wooden pegs, the elongated nose connected to the eyebrows, squat legs with the feet apart, and the hands in front of the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe main purposes of tadep figures are to honor ancestors of the Mambila people. When creating the tadep the carver will only use one piece of soft wood. All tadep forms are of humans because they are created to honor and recognize ancestors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Tadep is kept in a granary-like storehouse because it is believed to embody an ancestor responsible for the clan’s wealth. It is always involved in rituals aimed at proffering solutions to ailments, infertility and protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Mambilla people are a minority ethnic group in the Northeastern part of Nigeria and the Northwestern part of Cameroon. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor wood loss to head pegs. Very good. Mounted on walnut plinths\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Afrahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46263085072688,"sku":"","price":1680.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/3699\/9728\/products\/mambilla-tadep-figuresafrahouseafrican-art-878540.jpg?v=1705243259"},{"product_id":"koro-anthropomorphic-vessel-african-art","title":"KORO VESSEL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The Koro statue is an anthropomorphic figure depicting an ancestor with an open abdomen. The abdomen serves as a receptacle for beer or palm wine during funeral rites or ritual ceremonies. The cape-bearing head is supported by a towering muscular neck that sits on half-moon shoulder. The frontal part of the torso looks like a slate and is then intercepted by the protrusion of an open abdomen. The legs are short while the limb jut out in linear form. The item is coated with a chocolate patina.\\nThe Koro people are very communal in nature like their other Northern neighbours. The open abdomen of the statue affords more than one person to drink from it at once. The Koro people are scattered across many parts of Northcentral and Northwest Nigeria. They are in present-day Kaduna, Plateau, Niger and Taraba States. They are among the natives of the present-day Abuja that were displaced following the creation of the Federal Capital Territory in 1991.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15293,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Times New Roman\",\"16\":11}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Koro vessel is an anthropomorphic figure depicting an ancestor with a bowl-like  abdomen. The abdomen serves as a receptacle for beer or palm wine during funeral rites or ritual ceremonies. The dome shaped head is supported by a towering columnar neck that sits on square shoulders with straight arms. The legs are angled and short with large feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The Koro statue is an anthropomorphic figure depicting an ancestor with an open abdomen. The abdomen serves as a receptacle for beer or palm wine during funeral rites or ritual ceremonies. The cape-bearing head is supported by a towering muscular neck that sits on half-moon shoulder. The frontal part of the torso looks like a slate and is then intercepted by the protrusion of an open abdomen. The legs are short while the limb jut out in linear form. The item is coated with a chocolate patina.\\nThe Koro people are very communal in nature like their other Northern neighbours. The open abdomen of the statue affords more than one person to drink from it at once. The Koro people are scattered across many parts of Northcentral and Northwest Nigeria. They are in present-day Kaduna, Plateau, Niger and Taraba States. They are among the natives of the present-day Abuja that were displaced following the creation of the Federal Capital Territory in 1991.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15293,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Times New Roman\",\"16\":11}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Koro people are very communal in nature. The bowl carved into the abdomen of the statue allows more than one person to drink from it at once. The Koro people are scattered across many parts of Northcentral and Northwest Nigeria. They are in present-day Kaduna, Plateau, Niger and Taraba States. They are among the natives of the present-day Abuja that were displaced following the creation of the Federal Capital Territory in 1991.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The Koro statue is an anthropomorphic figure depicting an ancestor with an open abdomen. The abdomen serves as a receptacle for beer or palm wine during funeral rites or ritual ceremonies. The cape-bearing head is supported by a towering muscular neck that sits on half-moon shoulder. The frontal part of the torso looks like a slate and is then intercepted by the protrusion of an open abdomen. The legs are short while the limb jut out in linear form. The item is coated with a chocolate patina.\\nThe Koro people are very communal in nature like their other Northern neighbours. The open abdomen of the statue affords more than one person to drink from it at once. The Koro people are scattered across many parts of Northcentral and Northwest Nigeria. They are in present-day Kaduna, Plateau, Niger and Taraba States. They are among the natives of the present-day Abuja that were displaced following the creation of the Federal Capital Territory in 1991.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15293,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Times New Roman\",\"16\":11}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The Koro statue is an anthropomorphic figure depicting an ancestor with an open abdomen. The abdomen serves as a receptacle for beer or palm wine during funeral rites or ritual ceremonies. The cape-bearing head is supported by a towering muscular neck that sits on half-moon shoulder. The frontal part of the torso looks like a slate and is then intercepted by the protrusion of an open abdomen. The legs are short while the limb jut out in linear form. The item is coated with a chocolate patina.\\nThe Koro people are very communal in nature like their other Northern neighbours. The open abdomen of the statue affords more than one person to drink from it at once. The Koro people are scattered across many parts of Northcentral and Northwest Nigeria. They are in present-day Kaduna, Plateau, Niger and Taraba States. They are among the natives of the present-day Abuja that were displaced following the creation of the Federal Capital Territory in 1991.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15293,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Times New Roman\",\"16\":11}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvidence of repair to right foot. Very good condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Afrahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46264017846576,"sku":"","price":1470.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/3699\/9728\/products\/koro-anthropomorphic-vesselafrahouseafrican-art-709071.jpg?v=1705243242"},{"product_id":"kaka-figure-african-art","title":"KAKA FIGURE","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfrican sculpture from the Kaka people who live in the borderland between Nigeria and Cameroon. Very little is known about the Kaka people or the purpose of their expressive, screaming figures. These figures are placed in shrines and receive sacrificial offerings to ward off evil spirits and protect against witchcraft.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe sculpture is carved from very hard wood. The head bears a shallow central crest, a notched nose, circular eyes with ears carved in relief and a long straight beard. The wide open mouth dominates the facial features of this Kaka figure. Rounded, bulging shoulders and bent arms lead down to the angled short legs and large feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Afrahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46284644876592,"sku":"","price":391.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/3699\/9728\/products\/kaka-figureafrahouseafrican-art-971755.jpg?v=1705243209"},{"product_id":"mambila-zoomomorphic-figure-african-art","title":"MAMBILLA ZOOMORPHIC FIGURE","description":"\u003cp\u003eMambilla Zoomorphic Figure - Cameroon\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Mambila zoomorphic figure. Stylised features, conical eyes on stalks, wide open mouth showing tongue, hands raised and close to the body, pigment marks on the eyes, mouth, arms and torso.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Mambilla or Mambila people live on the Mambilla plateau of Nigeria and the Ndom\/ Tikar Plain in neighbouring Cameroon.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMambilla people trace their ancestry to the Bantu linguistic group, a branch of Niger-Congo languages comprising over 530 languages. The millennia-long series of migration which was believed to have begun in 1,000 BCE, led to the spread of Bantu languages from the Donga valley (around the border of Nigeria and Cameroon) to other parts of Central and Southern Africa.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Suaga society serves as an ancestral cult for arbitration among the Mambilla people. The society plays its mediation role during Tawong festivals held biannually (June and December) in Suaga shrines. The ritual paraphernalia used during performances include masks, costumes, medicines, and sacrifices initiated through two main types of carved anthropomorphic figures known as Tadep and Kike. These statuettes and other ritual paraphernalia are kept in granary-like storehouses because of their spiritual significance to the locals.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Tadep figure is associated with rites to proffer solutions to ailments, infertility, and protection. The concave face of the Tadep figure is accentuated by its gawking jaw and widened mouth.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKike figures, on the other hand, are made from the pith of raffia palm. They are also associated with healing, illnesses, and rites meant for the spiritual cleansing of the community. Both the Tadep and Kike figures are regarded as embodiments of visiting ancestral spirits who serve as mediators between humans and the Supreme Being. Ancestors are believed to be responsible for the wealth of particular clans. As such, the worship of ancestors cuts across family lines. Clans trace their lineage and bloodlines to ensure they worship their direct ancestors. The patrilineal nature of the Mambilla people is evident in traditional beliefs associated with Suaga society. It is forbidden for women to see the masks and statues in the Suaga shrines. They are also not allowed to participate or act as spectators during festivals. Nonetheless, women are allowed to hold mock masquerade festivals.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMambilla masks are in the form of stylized animal heads and are worn at the commencement and closing of agricultural cycles by dancers. They include the Suah,vur; a helmet-like mask of the first rank, worn over the head, which then rests on the shoulder of the wearer. Masks of the second-rank are called the Suah Dua and are worn by a retinue of aides following the wearer of the first-rank mask.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis item is in very good vintage condition\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery minor wood loss around the base. Stable split along the mouth. Sculpture is free standing and unmounted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Afrahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46284810256688,"sku":"","price":317.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/3699\/9728\/products\/mambilla-zoomorphic-figureafrahouseafrican-art-215905.jpg?v=1705243206"},{"product_id":"mambilla-figure-african-art","title":"MAMBILLA FIGURE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMambilla Ancestor Figure, Cameroon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFree standing on short angular legs with the hands raised and close to the body, boxy shoulders and arms, concave face with traces of pigment, incised marks around the carved open mouth, brow and shoulders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMambilla \/ Mambila People. Nigeria, Cameroon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Mambilla or Mambila people live on the Mambilla plateau of Nigeria and the Ndom\/ Tikar Plain in neighbouring Cameroon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMambilla people trace their ancestry to the Bantu linguistic group, a branch of Niger-Congo languages comprising over 530 languages. The millennia-long series of migration which was believed to have begun in 1,000 BCE, led to the spread of Bantu languages from the Donga valley (around the border of Nigeria and Cameroon) to other parts of Central and Southern Africa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Suaga society serves as an ancestral cult for arbitration among the Mambilla people. The society plays its mediation role during Tawong festivals held biannually (June and December) in Suaga shrines. The ritual paraphernalia used during performances include masks, costumes, medicines, and sacrifices initiated through two main types of carved anthropomorphic figures known as Tadep and Kike. These statuettes and other ritual paraphernalia are kept in granary-like storehouses because of their spiritual significance to the locals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Tadep figure is associated with rites to proffer solutions to ailments, infertility, and protection. The concave face of the Tadep figure is accentuated by its gawking jaw and widened mouth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKike figures, on the other hand, are made from the pith of raffia palm. They are also associated with healing, illnesses, and rites meant for the spiritual cleansing of the community. Both the Tadep and Kike figures are regarded as embodiments of visiting ancestral spirits who serve as mediators between humans and the Supreme Being. Ancestors are believed to be responsible for the wealth of particular clans. As such, the worship of ancestors cuts across family lines. Clans trace their lineage and bloodlines to ensure they worship their direct ancestors. The patrilineal nature of the Mambilla people is evident in traditional beliefs associated with Suaga society. It is forbidden for women to see the masks and statues in the Suaga shrines. They are also not allowed to participate or act as spectators during festivals. Nonetheless, women are allowed to hold mock masquerade festivals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMambilla masks are in the form of stylized animal heads and are worn at the commencement and closing of agricultural cycles by dancers. They include the Suah,vur; a helmet-like mask of the first rank, worn over the head, which then rests on the shoulder of the wearer. 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Sculpture is free standing and unmounted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Afrahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46284877300016,"sku":"","price":466.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/3699\/9728\/products\/mambilla-figureafrahouseafrican-art-177918.jpg?v=1705243208"},{"product_id":"yoruba-olumeye-african-art","title":"YORUBA OLUMEYE","description":"Yoruba Olumeye kneeling female figure.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOlumeye (meaning 'one who knows honour') are kneeling female figure bowls used by Yoruba chiefs and kings to present kola nut offerings to guests. They are also sometimes used as containers to hold the palm nuts used as offerings to Yoruba deities (Orishas) in the Ifa divination process.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarved from a single piece of wood. The Olumeye figure is normally female, nude with beads around her waist indicating that she is a virgin. The hair style is normally high and flat. Three vertical tribal marks adorn each cheek and a protective amulet (tirah) is carved above the breasts and sometimes also on the back. Incised patterns are always visible on the lidded bowl and the body of the female kneeling figure holding the bowl with both hands.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery good vintage condition, no wood loss. 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This magnificent Yoruba Ayo gameboard is made up of 3 parts:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe traditional playing surface of 12 holes with a seed storage cup at one end. The rims of the tray are adorned with intricately carved faces depicting Esu, the messenger of Ifá.\u003cbr\u003eSupporting this tray are 2 rows of kneeling female figures, four on each side. Kneeling female figures, often nude, are common in Yoruba religious art. In this pose, the figure represents a supplicant before the orisha, or deity, on whose altar it is placed. The image beautifies the altar and thereby honors orisha.\u003cbr\u003eAn equestrian figure representing a rider on his mount. The Yoruba often depict ancestors on horseback to support their status as great warriors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAyo Olopon or Awele is an ancient traditional board game of the Yoruba ethnic group in Nigeria distinguished by its standardized rules and processes. Considered as one of the oldest African board games, there are different variations across different countries in Africa. It is believed to be as old as the Ifa spiritual system. Ayo means seed, while opon refers to the holder or tray. The fusion; Ayo Opon means “seeds in the holder.” Opon, the holder on which it is played, is a tray-like structure consisting of twelve holes on two horizontal sides (six holes by the right and the left-hand sides of the players) and forty-eight Ayo seeds arranged in a group of four in each hole.\u003cbr\u003eIn structure and pattern, Ayo Olopon is similar to the Oware game that spread across America with the Atlantic slave trade, the Endodoi mancala game of the Massai in East Africa, and the Kalah of the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe game is often played by two mature males. Players face each other with the game board placed at the centre. The anticlockwise movement of Ayo seeds across these holes yields different permutations for players to harvest the seeds in twos and threes from a maximum of five (5) holes in one fell swoop. Upon the exhaustion of seeds on the holder, the player with the higher number of Ayo seeds emerges as the winner. If a player records three consecutive victories, he becomes a champion (Ota) while the loser is Ope (the knowledgeable). A situation where both players end up with the same number of seeds is called Omi (a draw).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent vintage condition. 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Long fingers rest on each side of the belly or chest.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese figures are in excellent vintage condition. Show signs of age. No wood loss.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Afrahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46286832992560,"sku":"","price":264.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/3699\/9728\/products\/african-pygmy-figuresafrahouseafrican-art-439269.jpg?v=1705243204"},{"product_id":"chamba-african-art","title":"CHAMBA FIGURE","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfrican wooden sculpture, Chamba people, Cameroon\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Chamba people, are an African ethnic group found in east-central Nigeria and neighboring parts of north Cameroon. The Chamba settled on the south bank of the Benue river around the 17th century. The closest Chamba neighbours are the Mumuye, the Jukun and Kutep people.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe traditional religion of the Chamba centers around a sun god and ancestor spirits that interact with living beings. The dead are believed to continue living beneath the ground but wiser and more powerful.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSocial control in Chamba society is achieved through various cults believed to have the ability to cure diseases and prevent misfortune. 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Urhobo figures are traditionally carved wearing a hat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUrhobo people are of the northwestern part of the Niger River delta in southern Nigeria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Urhobo produce many different art forms, the most popular being their \"Iphri\" shrine figures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis sculpture is in very good vintage condition. Minor wood loss underneath the base. Small but stable split along the leg of the figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Afrahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46415794012464,"sku":"","price":234.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/3699\/9728\/products\/urhobo-figureafrahouseafrican-art-144939.jpg?v=1705243258"},{"product_id":"oshe-shango-dance-wand-african-art-1","title":"OSHE SHANGO DANCE WAND","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDouble-headed Shango Dance Wand, Yoruba Ceremonial Ritual Staff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA hand-carved wooden Ose Sango, also known as Oshe Shango dance wand, used by worshippers of Shango (Thunder God of Yoruba mythology)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a wooden shaft with a double-headed figure supporting the Shango double axe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShango is a major deity of the religion of the Yoruba of southwestern Nigeria. Like all of the Yoruba gods also known as Orishas, Shango is a deified ancestor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShango was the very powerful fourth king of the town of Oyo. His rule ended when a subordinate chief challenged him and caused Shango's subjects to desert him by displaying various feats of magic. Defeated in the eyes of his kinsmen, Sango committed suicide by hanging himself. His followers, however claimed that he had not died but ascended to heaven and the disappearance was merely his transformation into a deity or orisha. Shango's devoted followers eventually secured a place for their cult in the religious and political system of the very powerful, expanding Oyo Empire and became integral to the installation of ancient Oyo kings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the objects used to honor Shango, the Yoruba god of thunder, is the Oshe Shango, or dance wand. It is carried by Shango devotees during public worship and ceremonies. The traditional form of the Oshe Shango is a shaft with a double axe projecting from the head of the central figure. Shango's devotees believe that the axe blades are thunderbolts Shango hurls toward those that offend or displease him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring the 18th and 19th centuries, thousands of Yoruba, Bini, and Fon people were enslaved and transported to the Americas. In some locations in the Caribbean and South America, African slaves and their descendants were able to reestablish Shango’s worship. In the early 21st century, Shango was worshipped in the Vodou religion of Haiti, the Santería tradition of Cuba, and also in the Candomblé cult of Brazil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDeep but very stable splits on wooden shaft and some minor wood loss to the base. This object was handled frequently and used, resulting in the smooth facial features, wear around the handle and deep patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Afrahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46415928820016,"sku":"","price":935.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/3699\/9728\/products\/oshe-shango-dance-wandafrahouseafrican-art-647454.jpg?v=1705243245"},{"product_id":"chamba-figure-african-art","title":"CHAMBA FIGURE","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfrican wooden sculpture from the Chamba people of Cameroon\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Chamba people, are an African ethnic group found in east-central Nigeria and neighboring parts of north Cameroon. The Chamba settled on the south bank of the Benue river around the 17th century. The closest Chamba neighbours are the Mumuye, the Jukun and Kutep people.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe traditional religion of the Chamba centers around a sun god and ancestor spirits that interact with living beings. The dead are believed to continue living beneath the ground but wiser and more powerful.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSocial control in Chamba society is achieved through various cults believed to have the ability to cure diseases and prevent misfortune. 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The vertical or shoulder mask is generally worn during dance ceremonies and healing practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are examples of miniature West African sculpture though not generally found in Wurkun figures. This lovely miniature yoke mask, was probably made by a local artist to be displayed or sold. 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The dolls generally have rectangular, flat torsos to aid carrying and might feature geometric patterns carved out in relief.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh crested coiffure, slightly protruding eyes and tribal scarification marks on both cheeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition. No damage. 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The dolls generally have rectangular, flat torsos to aid carrying and might feature geometric patterns carved out in relief.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition. No damage. 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They were also used during funerals, sacrifices and masked ceremonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe koro are primarily found in Nigeria, Benue River Valley region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGood, no wood loss. The sculpture is missing one of its decorative eyes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis sculpture is offered with a temporary mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Afrahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46426407993648,"sku":"","price":386.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/3699\/9728\/products\/ceremonial-spoonafrahouseafrican-art-278020.jpg?v=1705243211"},{"product_id":"hand-carved-rhino-african-art","title":"HAND CARVED RHINO","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis hard wood rhino is entirely handmade and would serve as a nice decorative display piece for your home or a gift for an art or wildlife enthusiast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis charming rustic sculpture is carved by African artisans in a plain and simple fashion, polished and smooth around the body, legs and horns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Afrahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46426644021552,"sku":"","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/3699\/9728\/products\/hand-carved-rhinoafrahouseafrican-art-152814.jpg?v=1705243204"},{"product_id":"hand-carved-tortoise-african-art","title":"HAND CARVED TORTOISE","description":"\u003cp\u003eLovely hand carved tortoise sculpture. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis beautiful wooden African tortoise sculpture would make a nice desk ornament or a wonderful gift. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Afrahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46426803077424,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/3699\/9728\/products\/hand-carved-tortoiseafrahouseafrican-art-819081.jpg?v=1705243200"},{"product_id":"yoruba-royal-figure-african-art","title":"YORUBA ROYAL FIGURE","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA seated African royal figure. Carved from a light hardwood and covered in pigment. Featuring a nude torso and long neck, the oblong face showcases slightly bulging eyes, topped by a black and white cap. The right arm holds a long staff. This piece was collected in south western Nigeria, but its origin is unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigns of wood loss can be seen on the legs and torso, and there is also a deep but stable split present on the left thigh. The left arm is broken at the elbow. The figure is set on a custom made wooden base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Afrahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46428149580080,"sku":"","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/3699\/9728\/products\/yoruba-royal-figureafrahouseafrican-art-197608.jpg?v=1705243363"},{"product_id":"female-sculture-with-mirror-african-art","title":"FEMALE FIGURE WITH MIRROR","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginating from the culturally rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria, this African sculpture masterfully conveys a multifaceted story through its skillful craftsmanship and intricate details. Created from light hardwood, the sculpture's smooth, worn surface bears the marks of time, a testament to the generations that may have admired and revered it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt its core, the sculpture portrays a woman\u003c\/span\u003e, her serene countenance and hair evoking a timeless sense of beauty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat makes this sculpture particularly intriguing is the incorporation of a mirror within the torso area. This mirror, once a reflective and captivating element, now bears the marks of age in its broken state. M\u003c\/span\u003eirrors held profound significance as treasured gifts, often exchanged as symbols of esteem and affection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sculpture's outstretched arms, though now missing, once likely symbolised a gesture of offering, a connection, or an embrace. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Afrahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46512955982128,"sku":"","price":379.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/3699\/9728\/products\/female-figure-with-mirrorafrahouseafrican-art-536880.jpg?v=1705243208"},{"product_id":"x-unknown","title":"YOMBE FIGURES","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a remarkable and unusual Yombe sculpture from the Kongo cultural group, likely from the Democratic Republic of the Congo or Angola. While Yombe art is famous for its naturalistic style and its maternity figures (Phemba), this piece is unique for its depiction of conjoined or back-to-back figures that appear to be twins, an exceptionally rare composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is carved from wood, exhibiting a rich, encrusted patina typical of age and use. It is mounted on a modern black base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carving features two identical, adult-sized male figures seated back-to-back on a small, low stool. Their legs are bent at the knees, and they are shown cross-legged, a posture often signifying status and composure in Kongo art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth figures have elongated, expressive heads, open mouths revealing carved teeth, large hands, and long limbs. Both figures are nude, accentuating the naturalistic depiction of the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn many Central and Western African cultures, twins are considered exceptional beings, often associated with spiritual power, fertility, and the ancestors. While the Yoruba are famous for their Ere Ibeji twin figures, the portrayal of conjoined adult figures in Yombe art is highly unusual. The back-to-back pose suggests oppositional forces, duality, or a complete cycle encompassing both figures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rare depiction of two adult figures suggests it may relate to ancestral power, representing two powerful progenitors or the cyclical nature of lineage and ancestral knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good with wood loss around the base of sculpture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Afrahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46513325670704,"sku":"","price":1860.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/3699\/9728\/files\/Yombe_Figures_1.jpg?v=1764808252"},{"product_id":"yoruba-horseman-african-art","title":"YORUBA HORSEMAN","description":"\u003cp\u003eYoruba equestrian figure. Male figure on horseback, with braid, disc beard and spear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese horsemen figures were often kept in shrines  or displayed on special occasions. This figure is robed in the style of an esho – the rank exclusively assigned to the most senior man in the military grade of the now-defunct Oyo empire. The esho was also known as Are ona Kakanfo; a title given to the bravest warrior reputed for leading military expeditions in ancient times. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquestrian figures are symbols of power in ancient yoruba society, where ownership of horses was long restricted to warriors and political leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignificant wood loss around the right side. Rich, dark encrusted patina. Evidence of old, local repair to the left side of the head and right elbow. 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They venerate the forces of nature in the form of spirits, as well as their own ancestors. The 'Ejo' is a shrine figure that would have been the recipient of ritual offerings by members of the Urhobo ancestor cult.    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlightly eroded base. Evidence of repair to both wrists, once broken. Missing wooden forms or weapons that would have been in both hands. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Afrahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46530828075312,"sku":"","price":1370.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/3699\/9728\/products\/urhobo-ejo-sculptureafrahouseafrican-art-184983.jpg?v=1705243358"},{"product_id":"hand-carved-wall-panel","title":"HAND CARVED WALL PANEL","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbstract hand carved wall panel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis large wall panel boasts a stunning relief design featuring a rich interplay of ridges, swirling interconnected patterns, and troughs. Each element is a testament to the artisan's skill, showcasing their ability to transform wood into a work of art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark brown patina not only adds depth and character but also accentuates the fine details of the carving. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wall panel is a remarkable example of African craftsmanship, reflecting a tradition deeply rooted in culture and artistry. It serves as a reminder of the creativity and skill that have defined African art for generations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a decorative piece this wooden wall panel is a timeless addition to any space. Explore the beauty of African craftsmanship and add a touch of elegance to your surroundings with this extraordinary piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis panel is a commission only item and can be made by the artist to your exact size specification. Colour can be changed or supplied bare. Prices may vary based on size and finish. Please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.afrahouse.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Contact Us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact Us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to enquire\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Afrahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46596366631216,"sku":"","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/3699\/9728\/products\/hand-carved-wall-panelafrahouseafrican-art-662504.jpg?v=1705243239"},{"product_id":"3-hand-carved-wall-panels","title":"SET OF 3 HAND CARVED WALL PANELS","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet of three abstract hand carved wall panel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese wall panels boast a stunning relief design featuring a rich interplay of ridges and  interconnected patterns that flow across all three panels. 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Explore the beauty of African craftsmanship and add a touch of elegance to your surroundings with this extraordinary piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize\/panel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 27 centimetres\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 118 centimetres\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 5 centimetres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a commission only item and can be made by the artist to your exact size specification. Colour can be changed or supplied bare. Prices may vary based on size and finish. Please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.afrahouse.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact Us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to enquire\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Afrahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46596452483376,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/3699\/9728\/products\/set-of-3-hand-carved-wall-panelsafrahouseafrican-art-679705.jpg?v=1705243357"},{"product_id":"copy-of-set-of-3-hand-carved-wall-panels","title":"SET OF 3 HAND CARVED WALL PANELS","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet of three abstract hand carved wall panels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese wall panels boast a stunning relief design featuring a rich interplay of ridges and  interconnected patterns that flow across all three panels. 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