Mid 20th Century African Engraved Wood Bowl For Sale

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Mid 20th Century African Engraved Wood Bowl

Name: Mid 20th Century African Engraved Wood Bowl
Price: 190 USD
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$190

Africa Direct

Denver, CO

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This wooden bowl is the work of a Nupe artist. The art of the Nupe is highly respected, even though … more This wooden bowl is the work of a Nupe artist. The art of the Nupe is highly respected, even though the variety of objects they produce is very small. The limited nature of Nupe art is due to the strict influence of Islam, which has controlled the social and religious life of the Nupe for at least 250 years. Muslim law forbids the use of art objects that possess human figural elements, considering them profane. The Nupe, unable to utilize human figures in their art, instead developed a magnificent ability to decorate utilitarian objects with intricate geometric incising. They craft extraordinarily carved calabashes and wooden bowls, fashion stunning terra cotta vessels, and weave exquisite, highly-prized textiles. Wooden bowls such as this would be used by women in kitchen activities, to serve meals, or to store foodstuffs. The popularity of Nupe art with serious collectors is a testament to their skills and their unique adaptability to social upheaval.

The Nupe have always lived near the confluence of the Niger and Kaduna Rivers. They are a group of about 500,000 people. They live mainly in Niger. Though often associated with the Hausa, the Nupe are not related to them in any way, only neighbors. In fact, the Nupe speak a unique language unrelated to any other. Prior to the 15th century, the Nupe were subject to the Igalas, who were subjects of the Kingdom of Benin, some 150 miles down the Niger River towards the coast. The mythology of the Nupe honors their relationship with the Igala, understandable considering the violent subjugation suffered by the Nupe at the hands of the Hausa, and then the Fulani, in the 18th century. less

Dimensions: 9.5ʺW × 9.5ʺD × 6ʺH

Styles: Abstract; African; Tribal

Period: Mid 20th Century

Country of Origin: Nigeria

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Wood

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: Brown

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Condition Notes: Fair: scrapes, worn surface, a few small chips, and a large chip on the bottom of the bowl. Most of … moreFair: scrapes, worn surface, a few small chips, and a large chip on the bottom of the bowl. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes, and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. less

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