File:Carved figure of breastfeeding woman, West Africa, 1890-1920 Wellcome L0065034.jpg

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Carved figure of breastfeeding woman, West Africa, 1890-1920
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Carved figure of breastfeeding woman, West Africa, 1890-1920
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This carved statue of a breastfeeding woman reputedly comes from the Yoruba people of West Africa. It is made of a solid block of ebony. The woman is said to represent Odudua. She is an Earth Goddess and ancestral mother figure within Yoruba mythology. In either context the statue acts as a fertility symbol. These represent growth and healing in many African societies. They help induce pregnancy and ensure a safe delivery. The statue wears an amulet necklace. It bears the raised marks of scarification on her face. These raised scars are considered marks of great beauty within many African cultures.

maker: Yoruba people

Place made: Africa

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Keywords: Breast Feeding; statue; indigenious beliefs
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  • Library reference: Science Museum A131230
  • Photo number: L0065034
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