Mama Africa

• Handcrafted, ebony wood carving
• A drummer with a gangan(talking drum)
• an hourglass-shaped drum from West Africa,
• He is the chief communicator.
• Perfect for depicting the spirit of music and communication in a space.
• Meant to be displayed in living areas.

The artist puts a lot of efforts recognizing how precious and elegant African women can be especially when they combine their daily duty and nursing together. This original West African oil painting on canvas would make a great addition to any wall! Hand-painted in Nigeria, it features a colorful, bright and unique characteristic of everyday women in Nigeria.

Sato drummer music links us with our beginning, life, God. Therefore, it is sacred. It is an unmistakably sign of deep spiritual fall when music rendering becomes sensually inclined. Sato drums have the potency of driving away evil spirits, wherever they are beaten. The Sato drum is used and beaten in Akarakunmo during celebratory periods, particularly at burials of very old and renowned individuals. The drums are approximately three metres tall and beaten with seven long drumsticks. Those who play the drums must jump simultaneously at the rhythm of the drum, wear traditional attire and perform acrobatic displays. Those who play drums must be orphans. An orphan who has lost one parent can only use one hand to play the drum and an orphan who has lost both parents can use two hands. If both parents are still alive, you cannot play any of the drums. The drums are hollow and must be covered. The main dancers and drummers of the Sato drums in Nigeria are the children of Kodjo, Avidagba and Tosavi. These are the people who originate from the areas of Agbokomeh, Lokossa and Dadapame (now called Wheaga). Perfect for an outdoor piece.

This bowl is about an unpretentious community. if the legs are in the same direction the bowl wouldn’t stand. The legs are in different but complimenting directions producing stability. It embodies, encompasses and allegories the cultural meaning of unity.  Handmade out of beautiful ebony wood. A very eye-catching piece meant to either be a focal point of your collection or placed near your favourite spot.