Authentic African Hand Thorn Carved Carving and similar items

AUTHENTIC AFRICAN HAND THORN CARVED CARVING NIGERIAN YORUBA MAN DRUMMER FIGURE HAND CARVED THORN NIGERIAN MAN DRUMMING VERY UNIQUE CARVING AS NO CARVING IS THE EXACT SAME THIS CARVING'S IS FROM THE 1950's Bought at an estate sale in New York the grand son says it belonged to his Grandma and she purchased it in the late 50's This thorn carving shows a Yoruba Man drumming in the traditional way. Thorn carvings are unique to Nigeria. As in this example, they generally depict scenes and activities common to village life. Thorn carvings were first created in the early 1930s by Justus Akeredolu, an Owo-born chief. Between 1933 and 1938, he taught students the art of thorn carving at the Owo Government School. In 1949, Akeredolu began detailed painting of the carvings, but this elaboration has not survived. The art of thorn carving has since been imitated by many. Initially, thorn carvings were made for use as stamps, but they have evolved into carvings depicting village life, which are very popular tourist souvenirs. Due to the fragility of the carvings, they are not sold in the same hectic manner as other souvenirs; instead, they can be bought from the carvers themselves, from bookshops, at thorn carving exhibitions in Nigeria, and also in New York and London. Thorns from various trees are used for this type of carving, including the ata and egun egun trees, the thorns of which are approximately two to four inches long. Two thorns of different colours are commonly used in one carving, as in this example made from dark brown and cream thorns. Thorns are relatively soft and therefore easy to carve. This figure was carved with a sharp knife, and the surface was then sanded. The arms, legs and other protruding elements were added using glue made from rice cooked with water and applied with a stick, a process is known as 'Ola Fesese'. FREE FAST SHIPPING WE SHIP THE SAME DAY IF YOU PURCHASE BEFORE 5 PM IF YOU BUY AFTER 5 PM WE WILL SHIP THE NEXT MORNING WE SHIP ALL PACKAGES 2 DAY PRIORITY : IF YOU ARE IN THE EAST COAST WE WILL SHIP 3 DAY PRIORITY. IF YOU FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THIS LISTING , PLEASE MESSAGE ME RIGHT AWAY AND I WILL FIX IT, OUR GOAL IS TO 100 PERCENT SATISFY YOU. WE SEND TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS IF THE ITEM QUALIFIES. ALL MY STORE ITEMS CAN BE SENT INTERNATIONALLY THRU THE GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM . BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TAXES, AND ADDITIONAL COUNTRY REGULATED FEES. WE WILL SEND TO THE SHIPPING CENTER IN KENTUCKY AND WILL SEND IT TO YOUR ADDRESS IN YOUR COUNTRY EXCEPT RESTRICTED COUNTRIES, INTERNATIONAL BUYERS CANNOT BUY ANY MILITARY ITEMS IN MY STORE OR ANY RESTRICTED ITEMS THAT DEEMS RESTRICTED. THE GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM IS A PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS TO PURCHASE FROM UNITED STATES SELLERS LIKE MYSELF, YOU SIMPLY CALL AND ENROLL. Thank You for looking at my Store. I am a United States Army Veteran and our Store is Veteran Owned and we count on an honest transaction. We have a no hassle return Policy. It?s really simple if you don?t like it please return the item and I will issue you a refund. I have quickly learned that Customer Satisfaction is the number one Priority. My Store is open for Business and I invite everyone to take a quick look at what I have...Just click here and see all that I have We now ship every day to include SATURDAY AND SUNDAY? which means our carrier service now picks up 7 Days a week. If you BUY TODAY? your ITEM will get out no later than 72 hours after your purchase. It will have the best head start as it will be processed at the Denver Hub within 72 Hours of your purchase. Even if you buy at night your Item will be processed the next two mornings and will be at the Denver Hub WITHIN 72 HOURS. We have Incredible FAST SHIPPING and again WE NOW SHIP ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. If you have any questions please MESSAGE ME... If you have any CONCERNS please MESSAGE ME. If you have any ISSUES with your Item please let me fix it. I count on your Business and in return I will give you an Honest Auction. I look forward to doing Business with you.