NIGERIAN YORUBA MATERNAL DEVOTION FIGURE This Yoruba figure from Nigeria is a classic representation of maternal devotion and the spiritual importance of lineage within Yoruba culture. Carved from wood with a weathered, earthy patina, the sculpture depicts a seated woman in a dignified posture, holding a small ritual bowl or offering vessel in her lap while supporting a child strapped to her back. Her face is rendered with serene, downcast eyes and a prominent, high-reaching coiffure that signifies her status and refinement, while her pale facial pigment contrasts with the darker tones of her body. Such figures are often associated with the Orisha Osun or other fertility-related deities, serving as commemorative or votive objects placed in shrines to invoke blessings for healthy children, protection for the family, and the continued prosperity of the community. Height: 22 inches $200-250
