House Post
late 1920s
Artist
- Olowe Ise, Nigerian, Yoruba, 1860-1936
- Born: Nigeria
- Work Locations: Nigeria
Culture
Yoruba
Locale
Africa
Country
Nigeria
Object
house post
Medium
wood
Accession Number
1996.260
Credit Line
Funds from 1996 Collectors' Choice and partial gift of Valerie Franklin
Olowe Ise (Yoruba), House Post, late 1920s. Wood; 69 x 10 x 10 in. Denver Art Museum: Funds from 1996 Collectors' Choice and partial gift of Valerie Franklin, 1996.260. Photography © Denver Art Museum
Dimensions
overall height: 69 in, 175.2600 cm; overall width: 10 in, 25.4000 cm; overall depth: 10 in, 25.4000 cm
Inscription
Christie's tag at PR stirrup of figure; Christie's sticker at front L of base; sticker at back L corner of base.
Department
Native Arts
Collection
Arts of Africa
This object is currently on view
A virtuoso carver, Olowe Ise was known for his technically daring high-relief style and energetic compositions. Kings and wealthy patrons commissioned him to create veranda posts and doors to add beauty and prestige to their homes. The post seen here stands over five feet tall and depicts a warrior seated on a horse, supported by two women and two men.
Known Provenance
Collection of Valerie Franklin [b. March 14, 1950, d. July 20, 2020] before 1996, Woodland Hills, CA; sold to Denver Art Museum 1996
Exhibition History
- "Olowe of Ise: A Yorube Sculptor to Kings" National Museum of African Art, Washington D.C., 3/15/1998-9/7/1998
- “Stampede: Animals in Art” — Denver Art Museum, 9/10/2017
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