Nupe Support Post

c. 1950
$2,580 USD SOLD
Dimensions
W: 8.0" D: 7.5" H: 52.75"
Materials
Wood
Collection #
CAA0766
Estimated Shipping
$250

Crafted by an artisan of the Nupe peoples of Nigeria and Cameroon, this wooden post was originally part of the central beam supporting the roof of a home. Support posts such as this are typically carved with simple geometric forms, rather than figurative designs that depict a spirit or reflect familial histories. Hand-carved from a single tree trunk, this architectural post captivates with abstract forms and lives on as a one-of-a-kind work of sculpture.

This post has minor losses due to age and use.

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