Olowe of Ise

Olowe of Ise (1873–1938) was a Nigerian artist, sculptor and wood carver.

Also recorded as Olowo ise; olowere.

Olowe of Ise in brief

Born
1873
Died
1938
Known for
artist, sculptor and wood carver
Place of birth
Effon-Alaiye
Contents

Overview

Born at Effon-Alaiye in 1873, died in 1938.

In detail

the recorded working language is English, Yoruba and Nigerian Pidgin.

Work by Olowe of Ise is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, Metropolitan Museum of Art and British Museum.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Olowe of Ise”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q7088530: Olowe of Ise

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Elsewhere in Sculpture

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