Description
Thomas Ona Odulate Carving District commissioner Yoruba African Tribal Nigeria.
A carved figure of a British colonial district commissioner in Nigeria.
Circa 1920s/30s,
Height 22 cm
Thomas Ona (1900-1952), was born in Ijebu Ode and moved to Lagos, he was fascinated with costume and made a name for himself carving figures of the British Colonialists and visiting travellers. His carvings included traditional roles such as mothers and children as well as new colonial occupations such as policemen and postmen and officials. His work is much appreciated and sought after by collectors worldwide
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