{"product_id":"yoruba-maternity-figure-nigeria-african-wood-sculpture-tribal-mother-statue","title":"Yoruba Maternity Figure Nigeria | African Wood Sculpture | Tribal Mother Statue","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring home one of the most beloved and spiritually resonant forms in all of West African art — this Yoruba maternity figure (Ìyá Olómọ) from Nigeria is a work of extraordinary beauty, cultural depth, and carving mastery.\u003cbr\u003e\nAmong the Yoruba people of Nigeria, the mother-and-child figure holds the highest symbolic status in the sculptural tradition. She embodies iwa pele — gentle, beautiful character — expressed through her serene downcast eyes, her composed bearing, and the tender act of holding her child. This figure wears every marker of Yoruba feminine prestige: the tall pointed crown with fine incised linework, the layered collar of beaded rings at the neck, metal hoop earrings, a carved cuff bracelet, and a magnificent scaled wrapper skirt representing the finest woven cloth. Concentric circular scarification marks on the torso speak of identity, beauty, and spiritual protection.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe child she holds is itself a fully rendered figure — a detail that elevates this piece beyond the ordinary into the realm of true sculptural achievement.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a work made to honor motherhood, lineage, and the sacred bond between generations — carved by a master hand and aged to a warm, luminous patina that only deepens its presence.\u003cbr\u003e\nA breathtaking centerpiece for any serious African art collection, a meaningful gift for a new mother, or a commanding accent for any modern, boho, or Afrocentric interior.\u003cbr\u003e\nDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Hand-Carved Natural Wood, Metal Earrings\u003cbr\u003e\nSize: 24 x 7 x 8 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: Nigeria (Yoruba People)\u003cbr\u003e\nDue to the handmade and aged nature of this piece, it carries a unique natural patina and surface character — making it entirely one of a kind.\u003cbr\u003e\nBring home more than sculpture — bring home a piece of living motherhood.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"kivuhome","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48820388430043,"sku":null,"price":321.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/1951\/3051\/files\/il_fullxfull.8074760980_7tcj.jpg?v=1780067877","url":"https:\/\/kivuhome.com\/products\/yoruba-maternity-figure-nigeria-african-wood-sculpture-tribal-mother-statue","provider":"kivuhome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}