YORUBA VERANDA POSTS ARCHIVES, Nigeria

The posts below have been SOLD and are left here for educational and research purposes.

For UNSOLD posts GO TO YORUBA VERANDA POSTS PAGE

The posts below have been vetted as authentic, with evidence of use and age.

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YORUBA, Post 1, 71" high x 8" wide x 9" deep, SOLD

YORUBA, Post 2, 58" high x12.5" wide x 13.5" deep, SOLD

YORUBA, Post 7, 71.5" high x 8.5" wide x 9.5" deep, SOLD

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YORUBA, Post 5, 71" high x 3" wide x 3.5" deep, SOLD

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Despite its appearance, the post below was probably made to be sold.

YORUBA STYLE, Post 3, 60" high x 5.5" wide x 6" deep, SOLD

YORUBA, VERANDA POSTS ARCHIVES, Nigeria

Most Yoruba houseposts were placed in the inner coutyard, or veranda. Some will appear to be support posts but, like those that do not, they did not bear weight. Common motifs include the king, senior wives, mounted warriors and other supporting figures. Although usually frontal, some have figures facing in opposite directions.