Yoruba-Owo Head of a Ram, Nigeria

The Yoruba-Owo Head of a Ram is a significant example of classical Nigerian sculptural tradition, originating from the Owo region of present-day Ondo State, Nigeria. These terracotta and bronze works, typically dating from the 15th to 17th centuries, reflect the sophisticated artistic heritage of the Owo people, who occupied a cultural crossroads between the Yoruba and Benin kingdoms. Such ram heads were likely created for ritual and ceremonial purposes, embodying spiritual power and prestige within Owo court culture.