This statue was carved in the style of the Urhobo peoples of Nigeria. The statue features a female figure sitting on a stool. The statue measures 50.75 inches tall and weighs 47 pounds. There is some damage to the back of her head and repairs on both of her arms – please inspect photos. This is an oversized piece that requires a shipping quote – please inquire.
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Large Female Urhobo Statue 50.75″ – Nigeria – African Tribal Art
Original price was: $700.00.$175.00Current price is: $175.00.
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| Type of Object | Figure, statue |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Nigeria |
| Ethnicity | Urhobo |
| Material | Wood, Pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 50.75" |
| Width (Inches) | 14.5" |
| Depth (Inches) | 15.25" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 47 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Damage on the back, repairs to arms, cracking, scrapes, scuffs |
Tribe Information
About the Urhobo People
“The Niger River Delta area covers the entire southern part of Nigeria from the Benin River in the west to the Cross River in the east. There are two main cultural areas – the first includes the western side of the Niger River Delta and was first populated during the 9th century by migrating tribes who came from the north. The Ijo people were the first to settle in the area and now live on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. Later, other tribes such as the Urhobo, the Isoko and the Ogoni settled in the norther and western part of this delta area. The second cultural area is centered around the Cross River in eastern Nigeria and is home to the Ibibio, the Igbo, the ekoi, the Oron and the Eket. The latter shares the same Ekpo secret society which was first introduced to the area by the Ibibio people.
The Urhobo people settled north of the Niger River Delta and live from fishing and farming. They believe that forest spirits, called Edjo, influence their everyday lives.
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.