Nupe Support Post

Crafted by an artisan of the Nupe peoples of Nigeria and Cameroon, this wooden post was originally part of the central beam supporting the roof of a home. Support posts such as this are typically carved with simple geometric forms, rather than figurative designs that depict a spirit or reflect familial histories. Hand-carved from a single tree trunk, this architectural post captivates with abstract forms and lives on as a one-of-a-kind work of sculpture.

This post has minor losses due to age and use.