A Monumental Urhobo Maternity Shrine sculpture
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A very large and rare old female sculpture with child, all carved from a single piece of wood. This figure of a nursing mother was most likely part of a community shrine that honored the founding ancestors. Housed in small buildings, groups of statues forming families of ancestor spirits safeguarded the well-being of the community. Urhobo peoples, Nigeria, Africa.This is a very large sculpture that measures 50 inches tall x 13 inches wide.
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Very well weathered and worn, obvious age and exposure to the elements.
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A Monumental Urhobo Maternity Shrine sculpture
Estimate $600 - $900
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