Yoruba Standing Wood Figure 13 Inch Nigeria

Yoruba culture, the largest in Nigeria and influential across Africa, boasts a rich artistic heritage, including sculpture, masks, textiles, and pottery. Rooted in centuries-old traditions, Yoruba art is celebrated for its beauty and cultural significance. Notable forms include Gelede masks for honoring female spirits and Ifa divination trays. Yoruba textiles, like Adire, are also highly prized. The Yoruba origin myth recounts Oduduwa's descent, leading to the formation of sixteen kingdoms and the rise of the Oyo Empire with Portuguese assistance. Civil war and Fulani invasion led to Yoruba dispersion, culminating in British colonization in 1901, though indirect rule mirrored Yoruba governance.

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