Veranda Post (Òpó Ògògá)
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Veranda Post (Òpó Ògògá)

TitleVeranda Post (Òpó Ògògá)
ArtistOlowe of Ise (died 1938) Yòrùbá: Èkìtì; Ikere, Nigeria Coastal West Africa
Date1910-14 20th century
MediumWood and pigment
Classificationsculpture
OriginIkere
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineThe Art Institute of Chicago, Major Acquisitions Centennial Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Veranda Post (Òpó Ògògá)” is a work by Olowe of Ise (died 1938) Yòrùbá: Èkìtì; Ikere, Nigeria Coastal West Africa, dated 1910-14. It is executed in wood and pigment and classified as sculpture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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