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African Wood Sculpture Woman with Hen Pot, "Yoruba Fowl Pot"

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Sinclair Yao Daley honors the traditions of the Yoruba people of Nigeria with this hand-carved sculpture of a woman holding a pot with a fowl-shaped lid. It replicates those used to keep the bath medication for baby identical twins. Known as ibeji, identical twins are believed to bring good luck for they are believed to be powerful spirits. This finely detailed sculpture is masterfully carved by hand of sese wood.

  • 3.54 kgs
  • 7.8 lbs
  • 52 cm H x 38 cm W x 22 cm D
  • 20.5" H x 15" W x 8.75" D
  • Lid: 9.5 cm H x 38 cm W x 13 cm D
  • Lid: 3.7" H x 15" W x 5" D

  • Sese wood
  • For decorative use only
  • Eco-Friendly: carved from natural and sustainable wood
  • Made in Ghana.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
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Linda

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09/28/2017

"Nice"

I really like my fowl pot. I have been collecting some Yoruba art work and I love this/ thank you for your talent.

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Yoruba Fowl Pot, African Wood Sculpture Woman with Hen Pot

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Larissa

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01/18/2023

"Beautiful, noble face"

What a stunning work of art! I love the heft of it, and the workmanship is obvious. Agya Kofi has pride of place on my wall! Thank you, Sinclair!

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Larissa

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01/02/2023

"My new favourite mask!"

I just love the bold colours and design of this substantial, eye-catching mask.

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James

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05/22/2022

"Beautiful Work"

The carving and colors of the mask are stunning.

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Audrey

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11/16/2020

"Bundu woman"

After visiting Sierra Leone and dancing with the Bundu women group, I fell in love. This is a great and authentic carving, one of very few offered from Sierra Leone.

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  • Hang on wall

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Ariel

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06/10/2019

"Beautiful!"

I love this Art! i love that its made with your hands,from your thought processes! I love Humans! Thank you!

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Sinclair Yao Daley has received 4 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $300.

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Sinclair was taught to carve by a master in the trade. Through him, he learned many traditional techniques which he continues to utilize.

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Almost all of Sinclair's income comes from NOVICA. He and his wife depend on his sales for their livelihood.

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