Veranda Post
1900 CE (Africa)
Olowe of Ise (jan 1, 1890 – jan 1, 1900)
Description:
- Nigeria
- Carved by Olowe of Ise, a highly sought artist
- Made from a single piece of wood with support posts and columns
- Known for its use of negative space, and depicts the king sitting in front of his giant wife, who is given this size to indicate her importance
Photo:
https://lopezapah.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/5178_4025576.jpg
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