Yoruba Nigeria Horseman Warrior Wooden Statue by Master Carver Ayo Bankole

A HIGHLY DETAILED WOODEN CARVED STATUE OF A WARRIOR ON HORSEBACK. CARVED AND SIGNED ON BOTTOM BY MASTER YORUBA CARVER AYO BANKOLE.
 
In Yoruba culture carved figures were placed on altars in shrines or displayed at special ceremonies. Leaders and ancestors were often displayed on horseback to support their status as great warriors or leaders.

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DIMENSIONS: 33CM HIGH 11CM DEEP 8CM WIDE

CONDITION: IN GOOD CONDITION
 
YORUBA:
The Yoruba people live on the west coast of Africa in Nigeria and can also be found in the eastern Republic of Benin and Togo. Because the majority of the slaves brought to the Americas were from West Africa Yoruban descendants can also be found in Brazil, Cuba, the Caribbean, and the United States. There are also many Yoruba currently living in Europe, particularly Britain, since Nigeria was once a British colony. The Yoruba are one of the largest cultural groups in Africa. Currently, there are about 40 million Yoruba world-wide. The Yoruba have been living in advanced urban kingdoms for more than 1,500 years. They created a strong economy through farming, trading, and art production. Their outstanding and unique artistic traditions include woodcarving, sculpture, metal work, textiles, and beadwork.
 
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