Ladle (Primary Title)
Unknown (Artist)
For the Yoruba, art is intimately connected to life, which explains the aesthetic impulse even in household implements. Sculpted into this wooden ladle is the figure of a kneeling woman holding her breasts, a gesture of generosity and greeting. Thiswell-known motif, coupled with the ladle (a serving tool), emphasizes the traditional role of women as nurturers and caregivers.
Gift of Roger A. Provencher
Image released via Creative Commons CC-BY-NC
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