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Thorn Wood Figures from Yorubaland Nigeria

February 20, 2018December 1, 2021 by artfactorygalleries In Artist Profiles, Thorn Wood

Nigerian thorn wood figures are a highly collectible form of contemporary African folk art. Often referred to as “tourist art,” the small figures depict the every day life of the Yoruba people.

Hand Carved Thorn Wood Figurative Art

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    Thorn Wood Barber

    $25.00 Add to cart
  • thorn wood figure bike riderAdd to cart

    Thorn Wood Bike Rider

    $35.00 Add to cart
  • thorn wood chess setAdd to cart

    Thorn Wood Chess Set

    $175.00 Add to cart
  • thorn wood nativity sceneAdd to cart

    Thorn Wood Creche Scene

    $75.00 Add to cart
  • thorn wood doctor and nurseAdd to cart

    Thorn Wood Doctor and Nurse

    $35.00 Add to cart
  • thorn wood vw beetle convertibleAdd to cart

    Thorn Wood Large Convertible Volkswagon Car

    $65.00 Add to cart
  • thorn wood linemanAdd to cart

    Thorn Wood Lineman

    $35.00 Add to cart
  • thorn wood man at computerAdd to cart

    Thorn Wood Man at Computer

    $35.00 Add to cart
  • thorn wood palm treeAdd to cart

    Thorn Wood Man in Palm Tree

    $35.00 Add to cart
  • thorn wood men in a canoeAdd to cart

    Thorn Wood Men in a Canoe

    $95.00 Add to cart
  • thorn wood canoesAdd to cart

    Thorn Wood Men in Canoes Shadowbox

    $299.99 Add to cart
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    Thorn Wood Nativity Set

    $65.00 Add to cartRead More
  • thorn wood school scene 123Add to cart

    Thorn Wood School Figures “1-2-3”

    $45.00 Add to cart
  • thorn wood student figuresAdd to cart

    Thorn Wood School Scene “A -B-C’s”

    $45.00 Add to cart
  • thorn wood volkswagon carAdd to cart

    Thorn Wood Small VW Car

    $35.00 Add to cart
  • thorn wood figures musiciansAdd to cart

    Thorn Wood Trio of Musicians

    $35.00 Add to cart
  • thorn wood vw beetle convertibleAdd to cart

    Thorn Wood Volkswagon Beetle Convertible

    $35.00 Add to cart
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