Rare 11 inches Hand Carved Omo wood Yoruba Female Bata Drummer Sculpture

African Mother & Child Sculpture | Hand-Carved Omo Wood | Oshogbo Nigeria | Yoruba-Inspired Contemporary African Art | Collector’s Sculpture

A striking celebration of African motherhood, strength, grace, and tradition, this exceptional 11-inch hand-carved sculpture is crafted from Omo wood in Oshogbo, Nigeria, a city internationally recognized for its rich Yoruba artistic heritage.

The sculpture portrays a dignified mother carrying her child while balancing a vessel upon her head—a powerful visual expression of motherhood, resilience, beauty, and everyday African life. The elongated silhouette, flowing wrapped garment, carefully modeled figure, and sculptural movement give the piece a commanding presence despite its intimate size.

Hand-carved by an artisan in Oshogbo, each piece carries the character of the wood and the individuality of the maker. Subtle variations in carving, texture, and finish are part of what makes a handmade sculpture truly one of a kind.

The deep, elegant finish allows the form and craftsmanship to take center stage, making this piece especially suited to collectors of African art, contemporary interiors, cultural collections, gallery-style spaces, and sophisticated homes.

Details

* Height: Approximately 11 inches
* Material: Omo wood
* Origin: Oshogbo, Nigeria
* Technique: Hand-carved
* Subject: African mother and child
* Style: Contemporary African sculpture with traditional Yoruba artistic influence
* Each piece is individually crafted and unique

This is more than decorative art—it is a small-scale statement piece with cultural character and sculptural presence, created to be appreciated as an artwork rather than simply an ornament.

A distinctive addition to a serious African art collection or an elevated interior.