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Yoruba Painted Veranda Post

$1,180

£900.31

€1,024.93

CA$1,658.50

A$1,823.10

CHF 957.12

MX$21,677.96

NOK 12,291.57

SEK 11,196.30

DKK 7,657.89

About the Item

Hand carved with a figurative design, this TOTEM-like wooden post was crafted by an artisan of the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria. Resembling the tall houseposts used to support the roof of a home, this shorter post would have been placed on a veranda courtyard as a symbolic and decorative element and did not bear weight. This veranda post is carved with three kneeling figures, possibly representing the king, senior wives, or ancestors.

Dimensions:
Height: 41.75 in (106.05 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
Style:
Tribal (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Painted
Place of Origin:
Nigeria
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1950
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Chicago, IL
Reference Number:
Seller: CAA02781stDibs: LU820018552782

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