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Bashiri’s collection of authentic African timber statues from Nigeria, Gabon, Ghana, and more.
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Ornate statue hand-carved from one piece of timber.
Adorned with waist beads as a symbol of fertility and prosperity.
Country of Origin……………Ghana
Culture………………………… Fante
Function………………………..Fertility
Dimensions……………………38 x 15 x 4cm
Imposing Spoonbill sculptures carved from single logs.
At more than two meters in height and 65kgs each, these birds make a truly grand statement.
Country of Origin………………Ivory Coast
Culture………………………… Senufo
Function……………………….. Harvest
Dimensions…………………….209 x 54 x 59 cm (each)
Each bird………………………………$5900
Pair of Birds…………………………$10,000
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The Yoruba hold one of the highest twin birth-rates of the world, giving rise to twins being assigned an almost mythical status in this culture. The dolls are tokens of good fortune, the deepening of familial love and homage to our collective immortal journey. Statue Details Country of Origin………………Nigeria Culture………………………… Yoruba Function……………………….. Remembrance, Honour, Protection &…
The Yoruba hold one of the highest twin birth-rates of the world, giving rise to twins being assigned an almost mythical status in this culture. The dolls are tokens of good fortune, the deepening of familial love and homage to our collective immortal journey. Statue Details Country of Origin……………… Nigeria Culture………………………….. Yoruba Function………………………….. Remembrance, Honour,…
Ibeji twin statues hold deep cultural and spiritual significance in Nigeria, particularly among the Yoruba people.
They represent the Ibeji, which means “twins” in the Yoruba language.
Twins are highly revered in Yoruba culture and are believed to possess special spiritual powers.
Country of Origin…………..Nigeria
Culture………………………….. Yoruba
Function…………………….Remembrance, Honour, Protection & Prosperity
Dimensions………………..31 x 15 x 10cm
Ibeji twin statues hold deep cultural and spiritual significance in Nigeria, particularly among the Yoruba people.
They represent the Ibeji, which means “twins” in the Yoruba language.
Twins are highly revered in Yoruba culture and are believed to possess special spiritual powers.
Country of Origin…………..Nigeria
Culture………………………….. ..Yoruba
Function……………………Remembrance, Honour, Protection & Prosperity
Dimensions…………………32 x 15 x 10cm
Striking tall pair of Senufu “Poro” figures from Ivory Coast.
While the Senufo blacksmiths and professional sculptors carved countless small statues, generally under 30cm in height, those of larger size are relatively rare…
These Statues can be bought individually or as a set of 2 (Male and Female).
Please note Cracks in Female (see pics)
Striking tall pair of Senufu “Poro” figures from Ivory Coast.
While the Senufo blacksmiths and professional sculptors carved countless small statues, generally under 30cm in height, those of larger size are relatively rare…
These Statues can be bought individually or as a set of 2 (Male and Female).
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture…………………………… Senufo
Function……………………….. Guidance
Dimensions……………………. 118 x 21 x 12cm
Petite aged statue from Burkina Faso.
Immaculate symmetry and form ….a real find
Country of Origin…………….Burkina Faso
Culture………………………… Lobi
Function……………………….. Protection and Fertility
Dimensions……………………. 35 x 6 x 6cm
Petite and classic shaped Lobi statue featuring horse hair wrapped head.
Country of Origin…………….. Burkina Faso
Culture………………………… Lobi
Function……………………….. Protection
Dimensions……………………. 36 x 10 x 7cm
Striking medium sized fetish statue adorned with horns.
This wooden sculptures depicts ancestors, spirits, or deities important to the Lobi people’s traditional religious practices
Country of Origin……………Burkina Faso
Culture………………………… Lobi
Function……………………….. Protection
Dimensions……………………. 60 x 18 x 12cm
Wooden Fetish fertility figurine of the Mossi Ethnic Group from Burkina Faso.
Country of Origin………………Burkina Faso
Culture………………………… Mossi
Dimensions…………………….31 x 5 x 9cm
