Bàbá Onílù Ònírò (The Elder Talking Drummer)
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Dispatch time: 1–3 business days
Returns: 14-day returns policy
Product highlights
- Handmade by The Creative Mason
- Origin: Oyo state
- Category: Arts
- Authenticity checked by Sokofa marketplace review
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Materials / ingredients: Natural artisan materials as specified by the seller.
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Care instructions: Store in a cool, dry place and follow product-specific artisan guidance.
Cultural context & artisan story
In Yoruba culture, the talking drum is more than an instrument—it is a voice. Elders like Bàbá Onílù Ònírò use rhythm to communicate stories, lineage, praise, and warnings. This artwork preserves that heritage, capturing the dignity, joy, and ancestral wisdom carried by the drummer. It is a tribute to African identity, storytelling, and the power of sound as history.
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Product Description
This painting portrays a Yoruba elder talking drummer, a cultural custodian whose rhythms speak history, wisdom, and identity. Through expressive realism and vibrant traditional attire, the work honors African oral tradition and the timeless role of music as a language of memory and community. Acrylic on canvas 91 × 122 cm Amusan Joshua 2024
Meet the seller
The Creative Mason
VerifiedThe Creative Mason is a fine art studio focused on original artworks that explore identity, culture, and contemporary human experience. Each piece is carefully crafted, blending thoughtful storytelling with strong visual presence, and created for collectors who value meaning as much as beauty.
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